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  "connection_tips": "Rochester International Airport (RST) operates as the premier gateway to Mayo Clinic, uniquely owned by the City of Rochester and operated by Mayo Clinic's wholly-owned subsidiary Rochester Airport Company, facilitating specialized medical aviation from its 9,034-foot runway capable of accommodating international charter flights from business jets to Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Patient Travel Services (toll-free 866-551-3392) arranges airfare discounts and ground transport for qualifying medical travelers, while Angel Flight East (215-358-1900) and Miracle Flights (800-359-1711) provide free transportation for patients requiring life-changing medical care. The facility processes international medical charter operations through dedicated U.\n\nAmerican Airlines and Delta Air Lines provide daily service to Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis-Saint Paul, connecting Mayo Clinic patients worldwide through the facility originally founded in 1928 specifically for medical transportation. Local taxi services include Rochester Yellow Cab, Rochester Taxi, and Med-City Taxi charging approximately $30 for the 10-mile journey to Mayo Clinic. S. Customs and Border Protection facilities added in 1995, supporting emergency medical evacuations and routine medical travel from around the world.\n\nGround transportation centers around Mayo Clinic Concierge Services maintaining an information booth near baggage claim (507-280-9270) coordinating specialized patient transportation including Groome Transportation shuttle service, wheelchair-accessible van transportation, and direct hotel connections. Specialized terminal amenities serve medical travelers including private quiet rooms equipped with beds or recliners plus adjacent restrooms for nursing mothers and patients requiring rest before departure, complemented by skycap services providing wheelchair assistance and luggage support. Terminal operations emphasize patient comfort with the 'RST FREE' Wi-Fi network, mini-library, and Tailwind concessions, while maintaining efficient 90-minute advance arrival requirements for domestic flights through this unique medical aviation hub serving Mayo Clinic's global healthcare delivery system.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use the Groome Shuttle for a reliable and direct link to the Mayo Clinic.",
    "The airport is only 15 minutes from the heart of Rochester downtown.",
    "Check-in is fast; 90 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Try the local Minnesota-style dairy products at the terminal snack bar.",
    "Free terminal Wi-Fi is reliable and fast for all passengers."
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  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
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  "layover_planner_info": "Consider exploring Rochester if you have a long layover.",
  "longitude": -92.5,
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  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
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  "name": "Rochester International Airport",
  "region": "Americas",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "MSP",
      "name": "Minneapolis\u2013Saint Paul International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "AUM",
      "name": "Austin Municipal Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "AEL",
      "name": "Albert Lea Municipal Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "CCY",
      "name": "Northeast Iowa Regional Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "DEH",
      "name": "Decorah Municipal Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "EAU",
      "name": "Chippewa Valley Regional Airport"
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  "terminal_info": "Rochester International Airport operates as the premier gateway to Mayo Clinic and Minnesota's second-busiest aviation facility, positioned 7 miles south of downtown Rochester on two concrete runways including a 9,034-foot primary runway capable of accommodating international charter flights from business jets to Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Originally founded in 1928 by the Mayo Foundation specifically to transport patients to Mayo Clinic, this unique facility is owned by the City of Rochester and operated by the Rochester Airport Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mayo Clinic, reflecting its specialized medical aviation mission.\n\nThe compact terminal features a single-building design spanning two levels with 14 gates (1-6 on the lower level), specifically optimized for medical travelers with specialized amenities including private rooms equipped with beds or recliners and adjacent restrooms for nursing mothers and patients requiring quiet spaces before departure. The facility operates dedicated Mayo Clinic concierge services within the main lobby, providing appointment information, local resources, and ground transportation coordination, while maintaining U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities specifically added in 1995 for international medical charter operations.\n\nTerminal amenities emphasize patient comfort and convenience including free Wi-Fi ('RST FREE' network), quiet rooms, mini-library, and Tailwind concessions offering meals and local craft beer, supported by comprehensive medical aviation infrastructure including air ambulance services critical for Mayo Clinic operations. The facility processes approximately 200,000 annual passengers (6% increase in 2024) while serving specialized international medical charter traffic ranging from routine business aviation to emergency medical evacuations.\n\nStrategic partnerships with American Airlines and Delta Air Lines provide daily service to Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis-Saint Paul, while the airport's proximity to IBM Rochester campus supports significant business aviation traffic. The facility's unique dual role as both a commercial regional airport and specialized medical aviation hub positions it as an essential component of Mayo Clinic's global healthcare delivery system, serving patients and medical professionals from around the world while maintaining critical connections to national transportation networks.",
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