Chicago/Rockford International charts & airport diagram
Chicago/Rockford International (RFD · KRFD) in Chicago/Rockford, IL publishes 21 FAA charts, including 9 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS), LOC). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Chicago/Rockford International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KRFD publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Chicago/Rockford International — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KRFD
Chicago/Rockford International has 9 published instrument approaches of 3 types (ILS, RNAV (GPS) and LOC). 8 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
Departures and arrivals
Chicago/Rockford International publishes 1 departure procedure (SID) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 4 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.
Hot spots at KRFD
The FAA publishes 2 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.
- HS 1 Surface incident risk. Twys B and F. Loss of situational awareness due to wide expanse of pavement.
- HS 2 Runway Incursion Risk. West side of airfield to include both the Rwy and Twy between Rwy 07 approach end and Twy M, poor visibility area from the tower.
Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KRFD. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KRFD as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
- Land and hold short operations (LAHSO) are conducted here. The plate lists which runway intersections and the available landing distance for each; a pilot may always decline a LAHSO clearance.
All 21 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 3
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
- HOT HOT SPOT ↗
Approaches 9
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 01 ↗ Rwy 01
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 07 ↗ Rwy 07
- ILS ILS RWY 07 (SA CAT I) ↗ Rwy 07 · SA CAT I
- ILS ILS RWY 07 (CAT II - III) ↗ Rwy 07 · CAT II/III
- LOC LOC BC RWY 19 ↗ Rwy 19
Departures 1
Arrivals 4
Minimums 4
- MIN TAKEOFF MINIMUMS ↗
- MIN ALTERNATE MINIMUMS ↗
- MIN RADAR MINIMUMS ↗
- MIN LAHSO ↗
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KRFD airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Chicago/Rockford International airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KRFD have an instrument approach?
Yes. Chicago/Rockford International has 9 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS), LOC. At least one offers vertical guidance.
Are there hot spots at KRFD?
Yes. The FAA publishes 2 hot spots at Chicago/Rockford International — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.
What is the lowest approach at KRFD?
ILS to runway 07 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Chicago/Rockford International. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
Does KRFD have SIDs and STARs?
Chicago/Rockford International publishes 1 departure procedure (SID) and 4 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.
More about KRFD
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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