Chicago/Rockford International (KRFD)
Towered public-use airport serving Chicago/Rockford, Illinois, at 742 ft elevation.
Elevation742 ft
ControlTowered
Longest runway10,002 ft
Magnetic variation3° W
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Live weather
Forecast (TAF)
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Frequencies
| ATIS | 127.6 |
|---|---|
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
| Clearance delivery | 119.25 |
| Ground | 121.9 |
| Tower | 118.1 |
| Approach/Departure | 121.0 Rockford |
| Approach/Departure | 126.0 Rockford |
| TRSA | 121.0 Rockford |
| TRSA | 126.0 Rockford |
Runways
| Runway | Size | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10,002 × 150 ft | Asphalt / Concrete | High intensity |
| 01/19 | 8,200 × 150 ft | Asphalt / Concrete | High intensity |
Fuel: 100LL, A, A1+. Sectional: Chicago.
Runway diagram
Drawn to scale from FAA runway-end data, true north up. Not for navigation: use the official FAA airport diagram and Chart Supplement.
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Before you fly here
- Read the FAA Chart Supplement entry for RFD: traffic pattern, CTAF/UNICOM, hours, fuel and remarks.
- Check NOTAMs and get a weather briefing at 1800wxbrief.com.
- Study the airport diagram and the sectional around KRFD for airspace and terrain.
- More detail: AirNav · SkyVector
Airport data from the FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) subscription effective Oct 1, 2026; magnetic variation as published for 2020. Weather is live from aviationweather.gov. Always confirm with current official sources before flight. This guide is a study aid.