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RFD
Easy Access
Centrally Located
Convenient
Strategically Located:
Within a 50-minute drive of RFD, there are 2.3 million people who live
and work. The population grows substantially to 8.4 million when the
drive time is expanded to 90 minutes.
Airport Facilities:
RFD is a world-class international airport capable of landing aircraft in
Category III/II conditions. The runways are stressed for heavy cargo aircraft
and are virtually brand new. These state-of-the-art capabilities,
when coupled with runway lengths of 10,000 ft. and 8,200 ft., allow
RFD to land any jet aircraft operating in the world today, even under the
most adverse conditions. RFD’s modern two-story terminal building has
50,000 sq. ft. of hassle-free environment with ground level and jet
bridge boarding.
International Services:
RFD is Grantee for Foreign Trade Zone #176 and is a U.S. Customs Port
of Entry. In February 2005, RFD’s Federal Inspection Services facility
opened, providing the airport with the ability to process international
passengers from around the world.
Cargo Ranking and Economic Impact:
RFD is the 24th largest air cargo hub in the United States. Air cargo carriers
United Parcel Service, DHL, and Burlington Air Express (BAX),
operate aircraft in and out of RFD on a daily basis. These operations,
coupled with other airport tenants, produce $719,000,000 in annual
economic impact for the regional community, according to the Illinois
Department of Transportation.
Aviation College:
Rock Valley College School of Aviation Technology offers training programs
at an airport-based campus. Day and evening classes offer students
FAA-approved one or two year programs for aviation maintenance,
airframe technician, and power plant technician. Customized
training for the aviation industry is also available.
Information Technology:
Rockford is uniquely equipped for electronic business. Advanced fiberoptic
installation by several major telecommunication providers offers
powerful broadband internet and data transmission capabilities.
Unrestricted Airspace:
A 24-hour-a-day, level seven (7) Air Traffic Control Tower is located on
the airfield. RFD’s airspace is independently operated outside of the
highly congested and restricted airspace of Chicago.
RFD remains congestion free!