Airport code
RFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport
RFD is the IATA code for Chicago Rockford International Airport, an airport serving Chicago/Rockford, United States. Its ICAO code is KRFD, and it operates in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 42.1954, -89.0972 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 742 ft (226 m).
Overview
About Chicago Rockford International Airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport – typically referred to as Rockford International Airport, Chicago Rockford, or by its IATA call letters, RFD – is a commercial airport in Rockford, Illinois, located 68 mi (109 km) northwest of Chicago. Established in 1946, the airport was built on the grounds of the former Camp Grant facility, which served as one of the largest training facilities for the U.S. Army during both World Wars. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2023–2027 categorized it as a non-hub primary commercial service facility.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | RFD |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KRFD |
| Airport name | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
| City | Chicago/Rockford |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Chicago (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 42.1954 |
| Longitude | -89.0972 |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 10,002 ft (3,049 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Chicago Rockford International Airport?
The IATA code for Chicago Rockford International Airport is RFD.
What is the ICAO code for Chicago Rockford International Airport?
The ICAO code for Chicago Rockford International Airport is KRFD.
Where is RFD airport located?
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is located in Chicago/Rockford, United States.
What time zone is RFD in?
Chicago Rockford International Airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to RFD?
The nearest airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, about 101 km away.
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