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Nearest Airport to Rockford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Rockford is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), about 27 km (17 mi) away.

Closest airport GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport 27 km · 17 mi · ~29 min by car

Airports near Rockford

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    Gerald R. Ford International Airport Flag of United StatesGrand Rapids, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GRR 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
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    Muskegon County Airport Flag of United StatesMuskegon, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKG 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
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    Capital Region International Airport Flag of United StatesLansing, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAN 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 34 min
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    Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field Flag of United StatesBattle Creek, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BTL 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 41 min
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    Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Flag of United StatesKalamazoo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AZO 99 km61 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  6. 6
    MBS International Airport Flag of United StatesFreeland, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MBS 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    JXN 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
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    Manistee County Blacker Airport Flag of United StatesManistee, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    MBL 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
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    Bishop International Airport Flag of United StatesFlint, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FNT 149 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
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    South Bend International Airport Flag of United StatesSouth Bend, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBN 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Rockford; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Rockford?

The nearest airport to Rockford is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), about 27 km (17 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Rockford?

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is 27 km from Rockford in a straight line — roughly 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Rockford?

Muskegon County Airport (MKG) — 55 km, Capital Region International Airport (LAN) — 88 km and Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL) — 94 km.

How long does it take to get from Rockford to Gerald R. Ford International Airport?

About 29 min by car for the 27 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.