Airport History…

1928

• The airport was originally founded in Southeast Rochester
• 285 acres
• Owned and operated by the Mayo Foundation.

1929

• Officially dedicated field as 'Rochester Airport'
• Rochester Airport Company founded (subsidiary of Mayo Foundation)

1940

• Rochester airport company improved facility
• Paved runways
• Acquired 85 additional acres (370 acres)

1945

• Mayo Foundation gave the airport to the city of Rochester because as a private corporation, Mayo wasn't eligible for Federal Grants.
• Rochester airport Company (Mayo) continued to operate the airport under an operating agreement with the City of Rochester.

1952

• Airport officially named 'Lobb Field'

1960

• Airport was moved to its present location and called 'Rochester Municipal Airport'
• Rochester Airport company continues to operate the airport under an operating agreement with the city of Rochester

1995

• Renamed Rochester International Airport with addition of U.S. Customs

Current

• Approximately 2,300 acres
• 2 major air carriers with scheduled daily service (American Eagle and Delta)
• 1 major cargo carrier with scheduled services
• Continued growth with on airport development
• The Rochester Airport Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mayo Clinic – Rochester, continues to operate the airport for the City of Rochester