Chicago Rockford International Airport
KRFD, Chicago/Rockford, IL
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (10,002 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 6 miles to downtown Rockford
Chicago Rockford airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Rockford
Chicago Rockford International is about 15 minutes from downtown Rockford, with a 10,000-foot runway and customs.
- Main airport
- RFD / KRFD
- Elevation
- 742 ft
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (10,002 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Rockford
The airport is about 90 minutes northwest of Chicago.
Manufacturing and logistics keep business travel steady.
Rockford Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Rockford
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva is about an hour northeast.
Winter Weather
De-icing is common.
When Demand Peaks in Rockford
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Year-round
- Business travel.
- Winter
- Snow and de-icing.
Flight Times and Prices to Rockford
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to RFD for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 783 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,679 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,900–$25,000 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,231 mi | 3 hr 5 min$13,600–$19,700 | 3 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 772 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 75 mi | 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 933 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,780 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 45 min$21,000–$26,000 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,452 mi | 3 hr 15 min$14,300–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,400–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Rockford
Light jets fly from the Midwest; super-midsize jets fly to both coasts.
Rockford Private Jet Questions
How far is Rockford airport from downtown?
About six miles, or 15 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Rockford to Naples, Florida?
About 2 hr 45 min in a midsize jet.
