Chicago Rockford International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Chicago/Rockford, United States. Its IATA code is RFD and its ICAO code is KRFD. The airport lies at an elevation of 742 ft (226 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 10,002 ft (3,049 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RFD
- ICAO code
- KRFD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 742 ft (226 m)
- Coordinates
- 42.1954, -89.0972
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,200 ft · 2,499 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 07/25 | 10,002 ft · 3,049 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Chicago Rockford International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Chicago, United States | 101 km · 63 mi |
| MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field | Madison, United States | 107 km · 66 mi |
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | Chicago, United States | 120 km · 75 mi |
| MKE General Mitchell International Airport | Milwaukee, United States | 129 km · 80 mi |
| DBQ Dubuque Regional Airport | Dubuque, United States | 135 km · 84 mi |
| MLI Quad City International Airport | Moline, United States | 143 km · 89 mi |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | Gary, United States | 153 km · 95 mi |
| PIA General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport | Peoria, United States | 177 km · 110 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RFD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,036 | 644 | 559 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,287 | 800 | 695 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,699 | 1,677 | 1,458 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,709 | 1,683 | 1,463 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,400 | 3,977 | 3,456 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,723 | 4,178 | 3,630 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,024 | 4,365 | 3,793 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,509 | 5,287 | 4,594 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,834 | 5,489 | 4,770 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,045 | 6,242 | 5,424 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,508 | 6,529 | 5,674 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,675 | 7,255 | 6,304 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,021 | 7,470 | 6,491 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,119 | 8,773 | 7,623 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,770 | 9,178 | 7,975 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,998 | 9,319 | 8,098 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | ROCKFORD APP/DEP | 121.000 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.700 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 119.250 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | KANKAKEE RDO | 122.650 |
| TWR | ROCKFORD TWR | 118.300 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Chicago Rockford International Airport?
The IATA code of Chicago Rockford International Airport is RFD and its ICAO code is KRFD.
Where is Chicago Rockford International Airport located?
Chicago Rockford International Airport is in Chicago/Rockford, Illinois, United States, at 42.1954, -89.0972.
What time zone is Chicago Rockford International Airport in?
Chicago Rockford International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Chicago Rockford International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 10,002 ft (3,049 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 101 km (63 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.