Updated: January 13, 2026
United States North America

Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport averages 9 flights per day to 19 destinations, with 18 domestic and 1 international routes. A total of 8 airlines operate at RFD, led by ATI. This airport provides direct service to 2 countries across two continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Germany as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Chicago Rockford connects to Hahn, with a typical flight time of 8 hrs.

IATA
RFD
ICAO
KRFD
Elevation
742 ft (226 m) MSL
Local Time
America/Chicago (UTC-06:00)
Destinations
19 (18 domestic · 1 international)
Flights per day
9 (9 domestic · 0 international)
Busiest Route
Ontario (1/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Hahn 8 hrs
Shortest Flight
Wilmington 1 hr 30 mins
Top Airline
ATI (7 routes)
Top Country
United States (9 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,993 ft / 3,046 m

Weather in Chicago Rockford

19 Destinations from Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)

This week, 19 active routes depart from Chicago Rockford International Airport. The busiest route connects Chicago Rockford with Ontario and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Hahn, and the shortest flight is to Wilmington.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
1 Ontario RFD → ONT
3 hrs 40 mins
 ATI1
1 San Francisco RFD → SFO
4 hrs
 ATI1
1 Allentown RFD → ABE
2 hrs 25 mins
 ATI1
1 Hartford RFD → BDL
2 hrs 40 mins
 ATI1
1 Wilmington RFD → ILN
1 hr 30 mins
 ATI1
6/week Punta Gorda RFD → PGD
2 hrs 55 mins
 Allegiant Air1
4/week Phoenix RFD → AZA
3 hrs
 Allegiant Air1
3/week Orlando RFD → SFB
2 hrs 35 mins
 Allegiant Air1
3/week Sarasota/Bradenton RFD → SRQ
2 hrs 50 mins
 Allegiant Air1
2/week Las Vegas RFD → LAS
3 hrs 10 mins
 Allegiant Air1
2/week St Petersburg-Clearwater RFD → PIE
2 hrs 45 mins
 Allegiant Air1
2/week Teterboro RFD → TEB NetJets Aviation1
1/week Baltimore RFD → BWI
2 hrs 20 mins
 ATI1
1/week Bedford RFD → BED VJA1
1/week Fort Myers RFD → FMY
3 hrs 15 mins
 Vuela El Salvador1
1/week Fort Worth RFD → AFW ATI1
1/week Hahn RFD → HHN
8 hrs
 Air Atlanta Icelandic1
1/week Houston RFD → IAH
2 hrs 40 mins
 United Airlines1
1/week Saint Louis RFD → SUS Flexjet1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Chicago Rockford International Airport is served by 8 airlines, with ATI in the lead at 37% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 74% of routes. 6 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 1 airlines operate international routes, compared with 7 serving domestic routes. Air Atlanta Icelandic is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Hahn with a flight time of 8 hrs.

  • ATI7 routes
  • Allegiant Air6 routes
  • NetJets Aviation1 route
  • VJA1 route
  • Vuela El Salvador1 route
  • Air Atlanta Icelandic1 route
  • United Airlines1 route
  • Flexjet1 route

Chicago Rockford International Airport provides direct service to 2 countries across two continents. The route network is 95% domestic and 5% international, with Hahn, Germany serving as the primary international destination.

  • United States9/day
  • Germany1/week

Global Rankings of Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)

This snapshot shows how Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

4 Runways at Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
07 9,993 ft · 3,046 m 150 ft · 46 m Concrete
25 9,993 ft · 3,046 m 150 ft · 46 m Concrete
01 8,215 ft · 2,504 m 150 ft · 46 m Concrete
19 8,215 ft · 2,504 m 150 ft · 46 m Concrete

24 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,993 ft / 3,046 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
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
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
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 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 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