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CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL

CHICAGO/ROCKFORD, Illinois

742 ft MSL

2

Runways

17

Frequencies

23

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

KRFD

FAA

RFD

Elevation

742 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

17

Tower

Yes

Fuel

100LL,A,A1+

Coordinates

42.195, -89.097

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

742 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

CTAF

122.95 MHz

Fuel Types

100LL,A,A1+

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

CHICAGO

Coordinates

42.1954, -89.0972

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KRFD. Showing nearest cameras.

Situational awareness only — not for regulatory minimums

FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3

Weather camera at Lake in the Hills facing NorthEast

Lake in the Hills

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

47 NM away

Weather camera at Illinois Valley Regional facing North

Illinois Valley Regional

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

51 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA FAA Weather Cameras

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
01/1901 / 198,200 ft150 ftASPH-CONCHIGH
SW (Single Wheel) 120,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 250,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 550,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 1,120,000 lbs
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07/2507 / 2510,002 ft150 ftASPH-CONCHIGH
SW (Single Wheel) 120,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 250,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 550,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 1,096,000 lbs
-

Frequencies

APCH (3)ATIS (1)CD (1)EMERG (2)GND (2)LCL (2)RFD DME (1)ROCKFORD RCO (1)TRSA (3)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
APCH/P DEP/P126.0CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDAPCH/P DEP/P24
APCH/P DEP/P327.0CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDAPCH/P DEP/P24
APCH/P DEP/P IC121.0CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDAPCH/P DEP/P IC24
ATISXXX.XXXCHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDATIS24
CD/PXXX.XXXCHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDCD/P24
EMERGXXX.XXXCHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDEMERG24
EMERGXXX.XXXCHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDEMERG24
GND/PXXX.XXXCHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDGND/P24
GND/PXXX.XXXCHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDGND/P24
LCL/PXXX.XXXCHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDLCL/P24
LCL/PXXX.XXXCHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDLCL/P24
RFD DMEXXX.XXXROCKFORD-RFD DME-
ROCKFORD RCOXXX.XXXROCKFORDROCKFORDROCKFORD RCO-
TRSAXXX.XXXCHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDTRSA24
TRSAXXX.XXXCHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDTRSA24
TRSAXXX.XXXCHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTLROCKFORDTRSA24
UNICOMXXX.XXXCHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL-UNICOM-

Airport Remarks

  • ARFF INDEX E EQUIP AVBL WITH 1 HR PPR CALL 815-969-4011
  • BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • TRIPLE-TANDEM TRT550 RY 07/25 & TRT590 RY 01/19.
  • US CUSTOMS OFFICE RQR 2 HR ADVANCE NOTICE DURING BUSINESS HRS MON-FRI 0830-1700.
  • PCR VALUE: 1810/R/B/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 980/R/B/W/T
  • CONC PORTION GOOD CONDITION.

IFR Procedures

1 B, 4 STARs, 4 Runway, 2 ILS, 9 Approaches, 1 SIDs, 2 Localizer

ALEXS1B19B19BIXBY1EMMAS1FNLEE1

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KRFD Operational Overview

Location & Facility

CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL (KRFD) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in CHICAGO/ROCKFORD, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 742 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.1954°N, 89.0972°W.

Runways

CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL has 2 runways. The longest runway (01/19) measures 8,200 feet by 150 feet with a asph-conc surface. Other runways include 07/25 (10,002 ft, ASPH-CONC).

Communications & Operations

CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 127.6 MHz. A total of 17 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL offers 100LL,A,A1+ fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Instrument Procedures

CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL has 23 published instrument flight procedures, including 1 approach, 1 SID (Standard Instrument Departure), and 4 STARs (Standard Terminal Arrival Routes). These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRFD?

KRFD is the ICAO identifier for CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL, a public-use airport, located in CHICAGO/ROCKFORD, Illinois, United States.

How many runways does CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL have?

CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL (KRFD) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KRFD?

The field elevation of CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL is 742 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.

Is fuel available at KRFD?

Yes, CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL offers 100LL,A,A1+ fuel.

What is the longest runway at KRFD?

The longest runway at CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL is 10,002 feet long.

How much weight can the main runway at KRFD support?

The main runway at CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 120,000 lbs.

How do I access complete data for KRFD?

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Where is CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL located?

CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL (KRFD) is located in CHICAGO/ROCKFORD, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 742 ft MSL.

Does KRFD have weather cameras?

KRFD does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Aug 6, 10:04 AM UTC