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Regional Airport · United States

KRFDRFD

Chicago Rockford International Airport

Chicago/Rockford, United States

ICAO

KRFD

IATA

RFD

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

742 ft

Country

United States

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at KRFD

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD / RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

KRFD is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – United States

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States.

Applicable permit lead times for United States are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at KRFD

Direct FBO and handler coordination at KRFD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Chicago Rockford International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of FAA Index C.

Jet A1 Fuel at KRFD

Fuel on record at Chicago Rockford International Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to KRFD

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for KRFD: 42° 11′ 42″ N 89° 5′ 49″ W; elevation 742 ft; local time UTC-6.

Crew & Passenger Services in Chicago/Rockford

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Chicago/Rockford.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KRFD.

Cargo Operations at KRFD

Support for freighter operations into KRFD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Chicago Rockford International Airport

Latitude
42° 11′ 42″ N
Longitude
89° 5′ 49″ W
ICAO code
KRFD
IATA code
RFD
Municipality
Chicago/Rockford
Timezone
UTC-6
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
FAA Index C
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To RFD?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for KRFD.

Submit flight inquiry for KRFD

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – KRFD

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Chicago Rockford International Airport?

The ICAO code is KRFD and the IATA code is RFD.

Is Jet A1 available at KRFD?

Yes. Fuel on record at Chicago Rockford International Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at KRFD?

Chicago Rockford International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of FAA Index C.

What time zone does KRFD operate in?

Chicago Rockford International Airport operates on UTC-6.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for KRFD?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for KRFD.