KRFD · RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport
Chicago/Rockford, IllinoisElevation 742 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
01/19
RWY 015°T
Landing length (LDA)8,199 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,199 / 8,199 / 8,199 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 19185°T
Landing length (LDA)8,099 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,199 / 8,199 / 8,099 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
07/25
RWY 0765°T
Landing length (LDA)10,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,002 / 10,002 / 10,002 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 25245°T
Landing length (LDA)10,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,002 / 10,002 / 10,002 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Chicago Rockford International Airport is in Chicago/Rockford, Illinois. Field elevation 742 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerZACHARY OAKLEY
Manager phone815-965-4011
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKRFD / RFD
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.1954, -89.0972
Distance from city68 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A · Jet A-1+
Control towerTowered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
121
ROCKFORD APP/DEP
A/D
126.7
ATIS
ATIS
119.25
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.9
GND
GND
122.65
KANKAKEE RDO
RDO
118.3
ROCKFORD TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PCR VALUE: 1810/R/B/W/T
›US CUSTOMS OFFICE RQR 2 HR ADVANCE NOTICE DURING BUSINESS HRS MON-FRI 0830-1700.
›TRIPLE-TANDEM TRT550 RY 07/25 & TRT590 RY 01/19.
›PCR VALUE: 980/R/B/W/T
›BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
›ARFF INDEX E EQUIP AVBL WITH 1 HR PPR CALL 815-969-4011
›CONC PORTION GOOD CONDITION.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KRFD have a METAR?
Yes. KRFD is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KRFD have a TAF?
When KRFD issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KRFD?
KRFD sits at 742 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KRFD?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.