Private charter · Rockford, IL
Private jet 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
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Fly private in Rockford
Rockford, without the hub.
- 5
- Airports
- 1
- Passengers
- 492
- Direct routes
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. Bluebird flies to and from these airports in and around Rockford. You board at a private terminal (FBO), with no airline security lines, and the price is for the whole aircraft.
RFD
Commercial airportChicago Rockford International Airport
Chicago/Rockford · KRFD
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,002 ft
JVL
Regional airportSouthern Wisconsin Regional Airport
Janesville · KJVL
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,302 ft
KRPJ
Regional airportRochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field
Rochelle
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
FEP
Regional airportAlbertus Airport
Freeport · KFEP
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,504 ft
KDKB
Regional airportDeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
DeKalb
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,026 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.
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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.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Questions
Flying private in Rockford
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Rockford?
Bluebird flies in and out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL), Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field (KRPJ), Albertus Airport (FEP), and DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB). Choose the one closest to where you're going; you board at a private terminal (FBO), so there are no airline security lines and you can arrive shortly before departure.
How do I book a private charter from Rockford?
Enter your departure airport, destination, date and number of passengers above. You'll see a price for the whole aircraft, with taxes and fees included. Book our Learjet 60 online, or request a quote for a different size of aircraft and our team sends you a firm price.
How many passengers can fly on a charter from Rockford?
Up to 1 passenger, depending on the aircraft. For a larger group, we source a larger aircraft. You pay one price for the whole aircraft, not per seat.
What are popular private flights from Rockford?
Popular trips include Indianapolis (about ), Des Moines (about ), St. Louis (about ), and Minneapolis (about ). Enter any route above to see a price.
Is private charter in Rockford, IL safe?
Bluebird has flown charter under FAA Part 135 since 1985. Our Learjet 60s fly under our own Part 135 certificate, with two pilots on every flight. When we source an aircraft from another vetted Part 135 operator, the operating carrier named on your quote holds operational control.
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