Transportation

The Rochester MSA, including Pine Island, serves as a regional transportation hub with vital road, rail, and air service links to the U.S. and abroad.

Roadway:

Interstate 90, east/west bound; U.S. Highway 52, north/south; U.S. Highway 63, north/south; U.S. Highway 14, east/west

Air Transportation:

The Rochester International Airport is located 7 miles south of Rochester. Three major carriers serve the airport, including American Eagle, Delta, and Allegiant. Private charters are available.

The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP), only 60 miles from Elk Run, also provides international access and daily direct flights to many of the nation’s metropolitan centers. In 2008, MSP served 34 million passengers. MSP ranks 16th in North America for the number of travelers served and has the 12th busiest airfield in the United States.

Freight:

Federal Express currently has full-service operations out of the Rochester International Airport.

DHL Express provides delivery service to the Rochester area from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.