Chicago/Rockford Airport (RFD)

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Country United States | Continent North America | IATA: RFD | ICAO: KRFD | Elevation 742 ft · 226 m | Local time

Destinations
27
Flights / day
14
Busiest route
Seattle
Top airline
Allegiant Air

Chicago/Rockford Chicago Rockford Airport averages 14 flights per day to 27 destinations, with 22 domestic routes and five international routes. A total of 11 airlines operate at RFD, led by Allegiant Air. This airport provides direct service to five countries across three continents, with Dominican Republic representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Chicago/Rockford Chicago Rockford connects to Shanghai, with a typical flight time of 14 hr 5 mins. Updated: February 16, 2026

Route Network

Chicago/Rockford Chicago Rockford Airport connects 27 destinations worldwide, with Seattle standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Shanghai, and the shortest flight is to Chicago.

Seattle (SEA) – United States of America
1 airline
RFD → SEA
2
per day
Hartford (BDL) – United States of America
1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
841 mi · 1,353 km
1
per day
Ontario (ONT) – United States of America
2 airlines
4 hr 35 mins
1,639 mi · 2,637 km
1
per day
Wilmington (ILN) – United States of America
1 airline
RFD → ILN
1
per day
Punta Gorda (PGD) – United States of America
1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,129 mi · 1,817 km
1
per day
Orlando (SFB) – United States of America
1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,026 mi · 1,651 km
5
per week
Punta Cana (PUJ) – Dominican Republic
1 airline
RFD → PUJ
5
per week
Cancún (CUN) – Mexico
1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,468 mi · 2,362 km
4
per week
Chicago (ORD) – United States of America
1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
63 mi · 101 km
4
per week
Phoenix (AZA) – United States of America
1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,371 mi · 2,206 km
4
per week
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) – United States of America
1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,087 mi · 1,749 km
3
per week
Jackson (JAC) – United States of America
1 airline
RFD → JAC
3
per week
Las Vegas (LAS) – United States of America
1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,452 mi · 2,337 km
3
per week
Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America
1 airline
RFD → LAX
3
per week
St Petersburg-Clearwater (PIE) – United States of America
1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,051 mi · 1,691 km
3
per week
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – United States of America
1 airline
RFD → FLL
2
per week
Houston (IAH) – United States of America
1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
912 mi · 1,468 km
2
per week
Albany (ALB) – United States of America
1 airline
RFD → ALB
1
per week
Boca Raton (BCT) – United States of America
1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,206 mi · 1,940 km
1
per week
Lexington (LEX) – United States of America
1 airline
RFD → LEX
1
per week
Liège (LGG) – Belgium
1 airline
8 hr 55 mins
4,227 mi · 6,803 km
1
per week
Manchester (MHT) – United States of America
1 airline
RFD → MHT
1
per week
Oakland (OAK) – United States of America
1 airline
RFD → OAK
1
per week
San Antonio (SAT) – United States of America
1 airline
RFD → SAT
1
per week
Santa María Huatulco (HUX) – Mexico
1 airline
RFD → HUX
1
per week
Shanghai (PVG) – China
1 airline
14 hr 5 mins
7,002 mi · 11,269 km
1
per week
Stockton (SCK) – United States of America
1 airline
RFD → SCK
1
per week

Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.

Chicago/Rockford Chicago Rockford Airport is served by 11 airlines, with Allegiant Air in the lead at 25% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 57% of routes. five carriers operate only one route each. A total of three airlines operate international routes, compared with eight airlines serving domestic routes. Atlas Air is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Shanghai with a flight time of 14 hrs 5 mins.

Allegiant Air (7 routes)
UPS (5 routes)
ATI (4 routes)
GlobalX Airlines (3 routes)
NetJets Aviation (2 routes)
ABX Air (2 routes)
United Airlines (1 routes)
COL (1 routes)
Flexjet (1 routes)
Air Atlanta Icelandic (1 routes)
Atlas Air (1 routes)

Chicago/Rockford Chicago Rockford Airport provides direct service to five countries across three continents. The route network is 81% domestic and 19% international. Dominican Republic is the primary international destination.

United States of America - 13/day
Dominican Republic - 1/day
Mexico - 1/day
Belgium - 0/day
China - 0/day

Global Rankings

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
9,993 ft 3,046 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
9,993 ft 3,046 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
8,215 ft 2,504 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete
8,215 ft 2,504 m 150 ft 46 m Concrete

Runway Length

23 aircraft cannot operate at Chicago/Rockford Chicago Rockford Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 9,993 ft (3,046 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.

Aircraft Takeoff Landing
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,998 ft 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,499 ft 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,201 ft 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft 3,126 m 8,999 ft 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft 3,139 m 6,949 ft 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft 3,140 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,397 ft 3,169 m 5,699 ft 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft 3,190 m 7,999 ft 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft 3,190 m 8,793 ft 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,299 ft 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft 3,230 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft 3,246 m 6,168 ft 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,919 ft 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft 3,320 m 7,136 ft 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft 3,429 m 7,218 ft 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft 3,500 m 10,827 ft 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft 3,505 m 5,909 ft 1,801 m

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