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Chicago/Rockford Intl

Chicago/Rockford Intl (KRFD/RFD) serves Chicago/Rockford, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (01/19, 07/25). Field elevation is 742 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KRFD
  • Name: Chicago/Rockford Intl
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 42.1954
  • Longitude: -89.097198
  • Elevation: 742 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Chicago/Rockford
  • IATA Code: RFD
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: 0.4 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01/19

  • Designation: 01/19
  • Dimensions: 8199 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07/25

  • Designation: 07/25
  • Dimensions: 10004 X 150
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 126.700 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $4.89 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $0.4 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: FBO services by Atlantic Aviation and Landmark Aviation. Volume discounts may be available. International facility fees additional where applicable.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available from Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation. Contract fuel accepted. Prices subject to market conditions.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Voluntary noise abatement procedures between 2200-0700 local. Stage 2 aircraft prohibited. Chapter 3 minimum required.

Alternates

KORD

  • ICAO: KORD
  • Name: -O'Hare Intl
  • Distance (NM): 54.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required. Terminal 5 handles international arrivals. CBP Global Entry kiosks available. FIS for GA at Atlantic Aviation.

KMSN

  • ICAO: KMSN
  • Name: Dane Co Regl-Truax
  • Distance (NM): 57.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KMDW

  • ICAO: KMDW
  • Name: Chicago Midway Intl
  • Distance (NM): 64.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KMKE

  • ICAO: KMKE
  • Name: Gen Mitchell Intl
  • Distance (NM): 69.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KMLI

  • ICAO: KMLI
  • Name: Quad-City Intl.
  • Distance (NM): 77.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KRFD?
The tower frequency at Chicago/Rockford Intl is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at KRFD?
Chicago/Rockford Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does KRFD require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Chicago/Rockford Intl (United States).