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Chicago Rockford International Airport

Chicago/Rockford, United States

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Elevation

742 ft

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The Essence of Chicago Rockford International Airport

RFD

Location

Chicago/Rockford · IL · United States

Connectivity

5 routes · 5 destinations

Position

42.195°, -89.097° · 742 ft elev.

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Northern Illinois gateway serving Chicago's northwest corridor.

Opened

1942

Location

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is a public airport located in Rockford, Illinois, approximately 90 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. It serves as a regional commercial and major cargo hub for the northern Illinois area. The airport has grown significantly as a cargo facility, with Amazon Air establishing it as one of its primary Midwest hub operations. It also handles general aviation and limited scheduled passenger service. RFD has historically attracted ultra-low-cost carriers seeking uncongested airspace and lower operating costs compared to Chicago O'Hare and Midway airports, making it a cost-effective alternative for budget-conscious travelers.

Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal with a modest number of gates suited for regional and low-cost carrier operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and shuttle services, with no direct rail connection to downtown Rockford or Chicago.

Airlines here

Allegiant Air has been among the primary carriers offering scheduled passenger service at RFD, while Amazon Air operates significant cargo flights there.

Notable facts

›Amazon Air uses RFD as a major Midwest cargo hub.
›The airport began as a World War II military installation.
›RFD is one of the least congested major cargo airports in the Midwest.
›The airport covers approximately 2,800 acres.
›It is operated by the Greater Rockford Airport Authority.

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Airlines serving this airport

Allegiant Air

Routes

RFD → AZAG4 · 319

RFD → PIEG4 · 320

RFD → PGDG4 · M80

RFD → SFBG4 · 320

RFD → LASG4 · M80

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A3202 routes M802 routes Airbus A3191 routes

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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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