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KRFD — Chicago Rockford International Airport

Chicago Rockford International Airport

ToweredChicago/Rockford, IL • 742' MSL

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KRFD Runways2 runways

KRFD has 2 runways. The longest is 7/25 at 10,002 ft × 150 ft (asphalt).

7/25Lighted10,002 ft × 150 ftAsphalt
1/19Lighted8,200 ft × 150 ftAsphalt

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KRFD Field Data

KRFD field elevation is 742 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at KRFD is 1,740 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at KRFD: 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1+.

Field elevation742 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,740 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Fuel100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1+Availability — call for price
Control towerTowered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KRFD Frequencies

ATIS127.6
Clearance119.25
Ground121.9
Tower118.1
Approach/Departure121.0
Approach/Departure126.0
UNICOM122.95
Radio122.65

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Frequently Asked About KRFD

Is KRFD (Chicago Rockford International Airport) a towered airport?

Yes, KRFD is a towered airport with tower frequency 118.1 MHz.

What is the ATIS frequency for KRFD?

The ATIS frequency at KRFD (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 127.6 MHz.

How long is the runway at KRFD?

KRFD has 2 runways (7/25, 1/19). The longest runway is 10,002 feet.

Which runway is longest at KRFD?

Runway 7/25 is the longest at KRFD — 10,002 ft × 150 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KRFD?

KRFD uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,740 feet MSL at a field elevation of 742 feet.

Does KRFD have fuel?

Yes. KRFD (Chicago Rockford International Airport) has 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1+ available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of KRFD?

KRFD (Chicago Rockford International Airport) has a field elevation of 742 feet MSL.

Where is KRFD located?

KRFD (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is located in Chicago/Rockford, IL.