Chicago Rockford International Airport, Chicago/Rockford, Illinois, United States
Plan a trip involving Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) with airport location, runway references and nearby empty-leg listings. The direct carrier must confirm airport access and aircraft suitability for your itinerary.
KRFD - Chicago Rockford International Airport, Chicago/Rockford, Illinois, United States
ICAO Code: KRFD · IATA Code: RFD
Identifier references: OurAirports · FAA NASR (September 3, 2026).
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Airport Classification
Medium airport
Scheduled passenger service is listed in the source; this does not determine charter access.
Longest Published Runway
10,002 ft
Reference length only; usable runway and aircraft performance must be confirmed for the mission.
Field Elevation
742 ft
Published reference elevation; verify current airport and performance information before departure.
FBO, Handling & Access
Confirm for this mission
Current suitability, handling, parking, fuel, and permissions require direct-carrier confirmation.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) Private Jet Charter Planning
OurAirports identifies Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) as a medium airport in Chicago/Rockford, Illinois, United States, serving the Chicago/Rockford area. Its source identifiers are RFD, KRFD. The source marks scheduled passenger service present, which does not determine private-charter access.
Runway and operating checks for KRFD
For preliminary comparison, the same source lists a longest published runway of 10,002 feet and a field elevation of 742 feet. Those values are reference fields, not an operating approval. Before a trip is proposed, the direct air carrier must confirm airport status and access, usable runway length and surface, aircraft performance, payload, weather, current notices, parking, fuel, customs when applicable, and handling for the requested date.
What to include in a charter request involving KRFD
For a useful review, provide the passenger count, baggage, pets, accessibility needs, preferred schedule, and exact ground destination. Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate aircraft; a licensed direct air carrier controls and operates the flight. Aircraft, airport suitability, availability, operator, payment, change, and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing for the specific trip.
Reference coordinates, classification, elevation, and published runway length shown on this page come from OurAirports open data for source ident KRFD. Reference fields can change and do not confirm airport status, charter access, or operator acceptance.
Planning references: the FAA Chart Supplement search and NOTAM Search. These are research starting points, not confirmation that KRFD accepts charter operations. Current access and mission suitability require direct-carrier confirmation.
Nearby airport reference comparison
| Airport | Distance from KRFD | Published runway |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD)OurAirports record for KRFD | This airport | 10,002 ft |
| Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field (KRPJ)OurAirports record for KRPJ | 20.9 mi | 5,001 ft |
| Albertus Airport (KFEP)OurAirports record for KFEP | 25.1 mi | 5,504 ft |
| DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB)OurAirports record for KDKB | 27.0 mi | 7,026 ft |
Distances are between airport coordinates, not driving distances or flight routes. Runway figures are source references, not usable landing distances. View the KRFD source record or read the methodology and download airport reference data.
Cite this airport guide
For a destination guide, trip brief or article, reference this stable page and the underlying source. Include the date you accessed it.
Jet Partners. Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) airport planning reference. https://jetpartners.aero/airports/RFD#airport-reference. Reference data: OurAirports. Add your access date when citing.
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