Runway 01 at Chicago/Rockford Intl is the northbound end at KRFD. The opposite end is Runway 19. Runway 01 has a magnetic heading of 5°. Length is 8,200 ft. Surface is ASPH-CONC. Pattern direction is left traffic. This end has an ILS. The localizer is 109.3 with a course of 8.43° magnetic. Field elevation at KRFD is 742 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 01 is 708.8 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 01
Based on the current METAR wind at KRFD.
- Headwind
- -12.6 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.4 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 165°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 19
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 01
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 2°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 272°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (182°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 2°M for Runway 01
Instrument approaches · Runway 01
LD CAT I RWY 01
RFD
109.3
Course 8.43°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 01 at KRFD?
Runway 01 at KRFD has a magnetic heading of 5°.
Is Runway 01 at KRFD left or right traffic?
Runway 01 uses left traffic.
What ILS frequency does Runway 01 use at KRFD?
The ILS localizer frequency for Runway 01 is 109.3.
What is the length of Runway 01 at KRFD?
Runway 01 is 8,200 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 01 at KRFD?
The surface is ASPH-CONC.
Does Runway 01 have an ILS approach at KRFD?
Yes. Runway 01 has an ILS with localizer 109.3 and course 8.43° magnetic.