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Chicago Rockford International Airport

KRFD / RFD

Chicago/Rockford, US

Last Updated

Nov 3, 05:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

05:54Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

7°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 1°C

12kt

210°

10 SM

Visibility

17,000 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

30.09

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRFD 030554Z 21012KT 10SM OVC170 07/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP193 T00720006 10078 20050 401171006 50003 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 742ft

OVC 17,000ft AGL

☁️

OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

17,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

17,742ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.09 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.36 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (742 ft)

Pressure Alt

572 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: -210 ft

ISA Deviation: -6.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KRFD 030520Z 0306/0406 22012KT P6SM BKN100 WS020/25045KT FM031100 26010KT P6SM SCT100 FM031600 28014G24KT P6SM FEW100 FM032300 27006KT P6SM FEW100

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

06:53Z BASE

+0h

VFR 220° 12kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 10,000ft

11:00Z FM031100

+5h

VFR 260° 10kt

Visibility: >6SM

16:00Z FM031600

+10h

VFR 280° 14kt

Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

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RFD

19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 01/19 Active: 19	8,199 ft	150 ft	ASP	5°	↑ 11.3kt • ↔ 4.1kt 20° angle
07/25	10,004 ft	150 ft	PEM	65°	↓ 9.8kt • ↔ 6.9kt 145° 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.