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Chicago Rockford International Airport

Chicago/Rockford, United States

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Chicago Rockford International Airport

Chicago/Rockford, United States

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742 ft

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Rockford's international gateway serving the greater Chicago region.

Opened

1946

Location

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is a public airport located approximately 90 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, in Winnebago County, Illinois. It serves as an alternative to Chicago's busier O'Hare and Midway airports, offering a less congested travel experience for passengers in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin region. The airport has a significant cargo and freight operation, serving as a major logistics hub for UPS and other freight carriers. Its large runway capacity and geographic positioning make it attractive for cargo traffic. On the passenger side, it has hosted various low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers over the years. RFD also supports general aviation, military operations, and aircraft maintenance activities. The 185th Air Refueling Wing of the Illinois Air National Guard is based at the airport, adding to its operational diversity.

Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal with a modest number of gates suited for low-volume commercial traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and shuttle services, though there is no direct rail link to downtown Chicago or Rockford.

Airlines here

Allegiant Air has been among the primary commercial carriers serving RFD, offering leisure routes to various destinations.

Notable facts

›RFD is one of the largest cargo airports in the Midwest by acreage.
›UPS operates a major sorting and distribution facility at the airport.
›The 185th Air Refueling Wing of the Illinois Air National Guard is co-located at RFD.
›The airport has two runways, with the primary runway exceeding 10,000 feet in length.
›RFD is marketed as a convenient alternative to Chicago O'Hare and Midway for northern Illinois travelers.

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Airlines serving this airport

Allegiant Air

Routes

RFD → LASG4 · M80

RFD → PIEG4 · 320

RFD → AZAG4 · 319

RFD → PGDG4 · M80

RFD → SFBG4 · 320

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Encyclopaedia

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.

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