Chicago Rockford International Airport

General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet 
Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD) 
 50 Airport Road, Rockford, IL 61109
Regular Office Hours 
Monday-Friday, 0800-1600  
Central Time (CT)  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Contact Information 
(815) 968-0661   CBP Main Office
(800) 973-2867   SECTOR Communications
(773) 686-2800   Chicago O'Hare International Airport
KRFD_GAP
@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance 
and Clearance 
Inspection services for the entrance/
arrival of aircraft at KRFD are generally 
available 24 hours per day/7 days per 
week in accordance with the port’s 
permission to land procedures.
Commercial aircraft operators 
departing the U.S. must obtain an 
outbound clearance by contacting 
CBP directly. 
Permission to Land Procedures 
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP 
at the Chicago Rockford International Airport prior to 
departure from the foreign port or place and during 
scheduled business hours at least two hours in advance 
of the anticipated arrival time at KRFD. 
Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 15 
minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, 
previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you 
must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land.  
Inspection Process 
• The Air traffic control tower will direct you to the KRFD CBP clearance location at
the CBP terminal.
• Aircraft should park in the CBP ramp area located by the CBP terminal.
• A CBP officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp.
• All passenger and crew will be escorted into the CBP General Aviation Facility for processing.
• Be prepared to present your passports, visas (for foreign passengers), pilot license, medical
certificate, aircraft registration, general declarations,  CBP user fee decal information.
• Passengers can depart directly from the CBP General Aviation Facility once inspection is completed.
Special Procedures/Miscellaneous 
• It is recommended to give CBP as much advance notice as possible for arrival and departure requests to
ensure staff availability.
• Service is available 24/7 depending on CBP Officer availability.
• After hours, weekends, and holidays service must be scheduled in advance. It is recommended to request
permission to land by Friday before 1400 CT for Saturday-Monday arrivals. Arrival/Departure requests on
holidays, approval would be by 1400 on the last scheduled business day.
• RSP is required for all after hour/weekend flights and can be obtained by email at zoakley@flyrfd.com.
• Advise KRFD CBP in advance if transporting live animals, weapons, hunting trophies or commercial imports.
• The FBO at KRFD is Emery Air, (815) 968-8287.
• Please call CBP at KRFD in advance for any other special needs.
NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, 
please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov 
January 23, 2026 Publication Number KRFD-0126
Chicago Rockford International Airport