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Chicago/Rockford Intl (KRFD/RFD) — Chicago/Rockford, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1+
Tower
118.3
Runways
01/19, 07/25
Elevation
742 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
22 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 20:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KRFD
  • Name: Chicago/Rockford Intl
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • 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: ILS OR LOC RWY 01, RNAV (GPS) RWY 01, RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, LOC BC RWY 19
  • 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: ILS OR LOC RWY 07, ILS RWY 07 (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 07 (CAT II - III), RNAV (GPS) RWY 07, RNAV (GPS) RWY 25
  • Remarks: N/A
Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 126.700 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Chicago/Rockford Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 815-965-4011
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: None for non-commercial users Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • Parking Fee: Not recorded
  • Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
  • Currency: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Fuel Information

Immigration

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KORD

  • ICAO: KORD
  • Name: -O'Hare Intl
  • Distance (NM): 54.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KMSN

KMDW

KMKE

  • ICAO: KMKE
  • Name: Gen Mitchell Intl
  • Distance (NM): 69.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KMLI

  • ICAO: KMLI
  • Name: Quad-City Intl.
  • Distance (NM): 77.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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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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Active NOTAMs

A2552/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 01/19 CLSD
2026-10-27 14:53 UTC 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC
10/109
warning
Runway closed
RWY 01/19 CLSD
2026-10-27 14:53 UTC 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC
A2552/
warning
Runway closed
RWY 01/19 CLSD
2026-10-27 14:53 UTC 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KRFD?
Chicago/Rockford Intl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KRFD?
The tower frequency at Chicago/Rockford Intl is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at KRFD?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1+ for public use at Chicago/Rockford Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KRFD require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KRFD located?
Chicago/Rockford Intl (KRFD) is located in Chicago/Rockford, United States.
What is the IATA code for KRFD?
The IATA code for Chicago/Rockford Intl is RFD.
Does KRFD have an ILS approach?
Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Chicago/Rockford Intl to runways 01, 07. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
Is KRFD a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); customs needs 2 hours advance notice during business hours, Mon-Fri 0830-1700 (NASR). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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