Chicago Rockford International Airport

KRFD / RFD

Chicago/Rockford, US

Last Updated
Nov 3, 12:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:54Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
3kt
230°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.12
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRFD 031254Z 23003KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP204 T00390011 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.12 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.39 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (742 ft)
Pressure Alt
542 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -600 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KRFD 031120Z 0312/0412 26011KT P6SM SCT100 FM031600 29014G24KT P6SM FEW100 FM032300 27006KT P6SM FEW100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 11kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM031600
+3h
VFR 290° 14kt
Visibility: >6SM
23:00Z FM032300
+10h
VFR 270° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RFD
01
19
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 8,199 ft 150 ft ASP
↓ 2.1kt ↔ 2.1kt
135° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
10,004 ft 150 ft PEM 65°
↑ 2.8kt ↔ 1.0kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chicago Rockford International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRFD
IATA Code: RFD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 742 ft MSL

Location

City: Chicago/Rockford
Country: US
Latitude: 42.195400°
Longitude: -89.097198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 8,199 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 10,004 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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About Chicago Rockford International Airport

Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD/RFD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Chicago/Rockford, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 742 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (01/19, 07/25) with ASP and PEM surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.