Rockford, Illinois

Private charter · Rockford, IL

Private charter to & from Rockford

Fly private to Rockford for aerospace and precision manufacturing, riverfront gardens and a short hop from the Chicago area

  • RFD
  • JVL
  • KRPJ
  • FEP
  • KDKB
  • KC77

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Rockford is Illinois’s largest city outside the Chicago area and has long been one of the Midwest’s great machine-tool and manufacturing centers. Aerospace is the backbone of that economy today, with major operations for Collins Aerospace and Woodward along with hundreds of suppliers, fastener makers and precision machine shops. Chicago Rockford International Airport is also a busy air cargo hub and aircraft maintenance base, and the city’s hospitals serve a wide swath of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Rockford sits on the Rock River about 90 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, and traffic on I-90 can make that drive unpredictable. For suppliers, auditors and executives visiting several plants, a private flight into Rockford or to another nearby airfield can turn a long round trip into a short day. Visitors enjoy some of the finest gardens in the region, including Anderson Japanese Gardens and Klehm Arboretum, family museums with genuine dinosaur fossils and easy access to state parks and the lakes of southern Wisconsin.

Airports

Charter to and from Rockford airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Rockford, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • RFD

    Commercial airport

    Chicago Rockford International Airport

    Chicago/Rockford · KRFD

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    10,002 ft

  • JVL

    Regional airport

    Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport

    Janesville · KJVL

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    7,302 ft

  • KRPJ

    Regional airport

    Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field

    Rochelle

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • FEP

    Regional airport

    Albertus Airport

    Freeport · KFEP

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,504 ft

  • KDKB

    Regional airport

    DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport

    DeKalb

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    7,026 ft

  • KC77

    Regional airport

    Poplar Grove Airport

    Poplar Grove

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    3,773 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Rockford

When to go. Late spring through early fall is the best time to visit Rockford, when the gardens are in full bloom and the riverfront hosts concerts and festivals. Fall color is lovely in October at Klehm Arboretum and along the Rock River. Summers are warm with occasional thunderstorms, and winters are cold and snowy, though Rock Cut State Park stays open for cross-country skiing and ice fishing.

  1. 01

    Anderson Japanese Gardens

    Widely considered one of the finest Japanese gardens in North America, with waterfalls, koi ponds, a traditional teahouse and carefully pruned pines along winding paths.

  2. 02

    Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden

    This 155-acre arboretum on the city’s southwest side features mature specimen trees, themed gardens, a children’s garden and seasonal displays.

  3. 03

    Burpee Museum of Natural History

    On the riverfront museum campus, Burpee is home to Jane, a remarkably complete juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex, along with geology, Native American and natural history exhibits.

  4. 04

    Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens

    Along the Rock River, a glass conservatory holds tropical plants year-round, while outdoor gardens include a rose garden and a lagoon in Sinnissippi Park.

  5. 05

    Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum

    Built in the 1860s, this Swiss chalet-style home on a bluff above Kent Creek preserves its original furnishings, library and decorative painting. Guided tours are offered.

  6. 06

    Rock Cut State Park

    Northeast of the city, two lakes, wooded trails and campgrounds offer fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing.

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Flying private in Rockford

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Rockford?

Littlebird flies in and out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL), Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field (KRPJ), Albertus Airport (FEP), DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB), and Poplar Grove Airport (KC77). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Rockford?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Rockford?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Rockford?

Popular trips include Chicago (about 25 min), Milwaukee (about 25 min), Indianapolis (about 1 hr 20 min), and Des Moines (about 1 hr 25 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Rockford, IL safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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