KRFD — Chicago/rockford INTL
Chicago/rockford, IL · Elevation 742 ft · 42.1954, -89.0972
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,200 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt/Concrete (good) | High intensity | 01 8° / 19 188° | 19 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
| 07/25 | 10,002 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt/Concrete (good) | High intensity | 07 68° / 25 248° | 07 PAPI (4-light, right) / 25 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
Frequencies
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 118.1 MHz — Rockford Tower
- TWR
- 290.375 MHz — Rockford Tower
- GND
- 121.9 MHz — Rockford Ground
- GND
- 290.375 MHz — Rockford Ground
- CLD
- 119.25 MHz — Rockford Clearance Delivery
- ATIS
- 127.6 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 121 MHz — Rockford Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 126 MHz — Rockford Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 327 MHz — Rockford Approach/Departure
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
- EMERG
- 243 MHz
- TRSA
- 121 MHz
- TRSA
- 126 MHz
- TRSA
- 327 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1 (Prist)
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 3°W (2020)
- Flight service
- Kankakee FSS (IKK) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- RFD ↗
Remarks (4)
- 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.
Quick facts
- How long is the runway at KRFD?
- KRFD has 2 runways; the longest is 10,002 ft.
- Does KRFD have fuel?
- Yes — KRFD has 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1 (Prist) available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KRFD?
- Kankakee FSS (IKK) serves KRFD. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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METAR & TAF for KRFD at aviationweather.gov ↗ · Area forecast (GFA) ↗
Charts
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FAA chart, cycle 2609 (effective for ~28 days).
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Nearby airports
- 1C8 — Cottonwood — 7 mi
- C77 — Poplar Grove — 16 mi
- C55 — Ogle County — 19 mi
- KRPJ — Rochelle Muni/koritz FLD — 21 mi
- 44C — Beloit — 22 mi
- KFEP — Albertus — 25 mi
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