Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD): Airport Guide

Airport facts

IATA code: RFD
ICAO code: KRFD
City: Chicago/Rockford
Region / province: Illinois
Country / territory: United States
Category: Medium-sized airport
Coordinates: 42.1954° N, 89.0972° W
Elevation: 226 m (742 ft)
Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 3,049 m (10,002 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
07/25	3,049 m10,002 ft	46 m	Concrete	Yes
01/19	2,499 m8,200 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
13,301 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
12,799 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,905 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 55 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
A/D	ROCKFORD APP/DEP	121.000 MHz
ATIS	—	126.700 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	119.250 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.900 MHz
Radio RDO	KANKAKEE RDO	122.650 MHz
Tower TWR	ROCKFORD TWR	118.300 MHz
UNICOM UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

Air freight to and from Chicago Rockford International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Chicago/Rockford through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Chicago O'Hare International Airport	ORD	Chicago	101 km
Chicago Midway International Airport	MDW	Chicago	120 km
General Mitchell International Airport	MKE	Milwaukee	129 km
Quad City International Airport	MLI	Moline	143 km
Gary/Chicago International Airport	GYY	Gary	153 km
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport	PIA	Peoria	177 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Chicago Rockford International Airport?

The IATA code of Chicago Rockford International Airport is RFD and its ICAO code is KRFD. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Chicago Rockford International Airport located?

Chicago Rockford International Airport is in Chicago/Rockford, Illinois, United States, at coordinates 42.1954° N, 89.0972° W and an elevation of 226 m (742 ft).

How far is Chicago Rockford International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,905 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,799 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,301 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 17 h 55 min.

How long is the runway at Chicago Rockford International Airport?

The longest runway at Chicago Rockford International Airport is 3,049 m (10,002 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Chicago Rockford International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.