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KRFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · Chicago/Rockford
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
742 ft / 226 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (ROCKFORD TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD), located in Chicago/Rockford, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 742 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Chicago Rockford International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KRFD / RFD
Municipality
Chicago/Rockford
Country
Region
US-IL — Illinois
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
742 ft
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Runway 07 / 25
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,004 ft / 3,049 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 65° / 245°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 65° / 245°
RWY 07 (65°)
109.55 MHz
IDENT: UDY | CRS: 68°
RWY 25 (245°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,199 ft / 2,499 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 5° / 185°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 5° / 185°
RWY 01 (5°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: RFD | CRS: 8°
RWY 19 (185°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D ROCKFORD APP/DEP
121.00 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.70 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
119.25 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO KANKAKEE RDO
122.65 MHz
TWR ROCKFORD TWR
118.30 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026