Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD): Codes, Runways & Location
Chicago Rockford International Airport (IATA: RFD · ICAO: KRFD) is a medium-sized airport serving Chicago/Rockford, United States. It lies at 42.1954° N, 89.0972° W, 742 ft (226 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chicago Rockford International Airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Chicago/Rockford in United States. It is identified by the IATA code RFD and the ICAO code KRFD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Chicago Rockford International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3049 m (10002 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 742 ft (226 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Albertus Airport (FEP) about 40 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,049 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Rockford International Airport
Where is Chicago Rockford International Airport located?
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located in Chicago/Rockford, United States. Its coordinates are 42.1954° N, 89.0972° W.
What is the airport code for Chicago Rockford International Airport?
Chicago Rockford International Airport has an IATA code of RFD and an ICAO code of KRFD.
How long is the runway at Chicago Rockford International Airport?
Chicago Rockford International Airport's longest runway is about 3049 m (10002 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Chicago Rockford International Airport have?
Chicago Rockford International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Chicago Rockford International Airport a major airport?
Chicago Rockford International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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