Chicago Rockford International Airport

Chicago Rockford International Airport, known as RFD, is a cargo airport in Rockford, Illinois. It serves air cargo carriers that fly to the Midwest United States. The airport describes itself as a full-service, 24-7, international-grade airport with everything a cargo airline needs to operate there.

RFD says it has no curfew. A new 90,000 square foot international cargo facility adds space for cargo operations. The airport lists more than 30 years of experience. It also lists 85 daily flights and 3.4 billion pounds of landed weight, and it ranks itself as the 12th busiest cargo airport. It calls itself the fastest growing cargo airport on the planet.

Cargo handling and ground handling are on site. Menzies Aviation is listed as the ground handler at the airport. A full-service fixed-base operation run by Emery Air provides refueling, de-icing, lavatory and water service, and ULD repair. RFD also has 24-hour de-icing capability through Emery Air.

Trucking is another part of the offer. The airport lists road carriers that serve the field. They include Straight Shot Express, Todd Transit and Todd Special Services, ABF Freight System, Landstar, Geantos, Shanahowe Transportation, Power Logistics, Shadow Trucking, USF Holland, Moscoso Express, CR Express, YRC and Dayton Freight Lines. A GDP certified pharma reefer carrier, Cartage Xperts, is also listed, with a 24-7 emergency contact for road feeder needs.

The airport publishes a rates and charges document for its fees. It also links to a foreign trade zone and a U.S. Customs port at Rockford. Cargo airlines can contact the airport cargo department for all cargo related needs and questions. Its customers are freight airlines and the shippers and carriers that work with them.

Services

• Cargo handling
• Ground handling
• Fueling
• De-icing
• Trucking
• ULD repair
• Lavatory and water service
• Foreign trade zone access