Flying in Rockford, IL
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Rockford — the nearest is Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 06m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 54m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Rockford
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Chicago Rockford International Airport
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport
Albertus Airport
Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
Monroe Municipal Airport
Aurora Municipal Airport
Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field
Burlington Municipal Airport
Dupage Airport
Tri Township Airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:27–19:33 | 15h 06m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:33–16:27 | 8h 54m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 14.7°C / 58°F | 4.1°C / 39°F | 21 km/h | 35% |
| Summer | 28.5°C / 83°F | 17.5°C / 64°F | 17 km/h | 31% |
| Autumn | 16.7°C / 62°F | 7.5°C / 46°F | 19 km/h | 27% |
| Winter | 1°C / 34°F | -7.6°C / 18°F | 20 km/h | 30% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Rockford, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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