Chicago Rockford International Airport – RFD Airport
The Chicago Rockford International Airport is located in Winnebago County in Illinois. It is ranked as the 3rd busiest airport in Northern Illinois, and as of 2016, it served almost 102,000 travelers. The RFD Airport is also ranked as the 29th busiest cargo airport in the whole United States for the year 2016. The UPS Airlines uses the airport as a main hub.
Best Time to Visit
The history of RFD Airport can be traced as far back as 1917. But it wasn’t until 1946 that the Greater Rockford Airport Authority was created and in 1954, construction of the airport and terminal commenced. The airport then, had undergone a lot of name changes, from Northwest Chicagoland Regional Airport at Rockford in early 2000 and then renaming it again to the Chicago/Rockford International Airport. The slash was later on erased in the year 2007 to what is now known as the Chicago Rockford International Airport. The Rockford airport is marketed not only to residents of Rockford but also surrounding areas such as Willow Springs, Southmoor, and Riverwoods. RFD uses low fares for their marketing.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Get to the airport within only 5 minutes when staying at the Airport Inn. It features comfortable rooms and just the right amenities for a good overnight stay prior to a long flight. The Alpine Inn Rockford is a quick 14 minutes’ ride to the airport and also offers simple but comfortable accommodations at affordable rates.
There are other airports nearby that are also used by Rockford populaces and surrounding areas including the Chicago Midway International Airport and the O’Hare International Airport.
