KRST · Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester International Airport
KRSTMarch 25, 2026 · KRST-0425
Operational Summary
- User Fee
- Yes
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Central Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00Entrance/arrival inspection services
Central Time
- Parking
- Main terminal ramp Gate 1, 7600 Helgerson Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- By Request
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Main terminal ramp Gate 1
Park and await CBP instructions.
CBP General Aviation Facility
Crew and passengers processed here.
Park at Gate 1 and await CBP instructions.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park on the ramp at the Rochester International Airport main terminal building, Gate 1 and await instructions from the CBP Officer.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the CBP General Aviation Facility.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Secure permission to land 48 hours in advance; park at main terminal Gate 1 and await CBP.
Appointment
Unknown- Regular office hours are M-F, 0800-1600. This office is closed on Weekends and Federal Holidays.
- Service may be provided after hours and on weekends/holidays based on available resources and the prior written approval of the CBP Officer in Charge at KRST.
- The posted hours of service do not guarantee permission to land.
- Please submit permission to land requests as far in advance as possible, 48 hours preferred.
- Operators will receive confirmation of approval or denial in writing from the Officer in Charge at KRST. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov April 4, 2025 Publication Number KRST-0425 Rochester International Airport
Departure
Commercial operators must obtain outbound clearance from CBP.
Operator Highlights
- User fee airport
- Permission to land required 48 hours prior
- After-hours by written approval
- Closed weekends and Federal holidays
- Outbound clearance required for commercial ops
Contacts and Location
Phone
Customs Loaction Map
7600 Helgerson Drive SWRochester, MN 55902Loading location map...
Related Resources for KRST
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Central Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:00
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00Entrance/arrival inspection services
Central Time
Source Wording
Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:00
Availability
By Request
Closed on weekends and Federal holidays.
- Posted hours do not guarantee permission to land.
Remarks
- Regular office hours are M-F, 0800-1600. This office is closed on Weekends and Federal Holidays.
- Service may be provided after hours and on weekends/holidays based on available resources and the prior written approval of the CBP Officer in Charge at KRST.
- The posted hours of service do not guarantee permission to land.
- Please submit permission to land requests as far in advance as possible, 48 hours preferred.
- Operators will receive confirmation of approval or denial in writing from the Officer in Charge at KRST. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov April 4, 2025 Publication Number KRST-0425 Rochester International Airport
Detected Topics
- After Hours
- Holiday Restrictions
- User Fee Airport
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Rochester International Airport (KRST) 7600 Helgerson Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 Central Time (CT) Contact Information (507) 285-5278 CBP Rochester User Fee Airport Officer in Charge Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Rochester International Airport are available Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Rochester International Airport (KRST) is designated as a “user fee airport” [19 CFR 122.1(m);19 CFR 122.15]. Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 48 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KRST. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • Aircraft should park on the ramp at the Rochester International Airport main terminal building, Gate 1 and await instructions from the CBP Officer. • All crew and passengers will be processed inside the CBP General Aviation Facility. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Regular office hours are M-F, 0800-1600. This office is closed on Weekends and Federal Holidays. • Service may be provided after hours and on weekends/holidays based on available resources and the prior written approval of the CBP Officer in Charge at KRST. • The posted hours of service do not guarantee permission to land. • Please submit permission to land requests as far in advance as possible, 48 hours preferred. • Operators will receive confirmation of approval or denial in writing from the Officer in Charge at KRST. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov April 4, 2025 Publication Number KRST-0425 Rochester International Airport
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