Amazon Air has been operating out of a 72,000ft² building at Chicago Rockford International Airport. Credit: Jake Mackenzie.

Amazon Air is set to expand its gateway operation at Chicago Rockford International Airport in the US, in a bid to boost its presence in the central region.

The cargo airline is Amazon’s freight delivery service, formerly known as Amazon Prime Air. It is based in Hebron, Kentucky, near Cincinnati, Ohio.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Amazon Air director Sarah Rhoads told media sources: “We are excited to extend our Amazon Air operation at Chicago Rockford International Airport.

“We are expanding the operation in Rockford to ensure we have the capacity to continue to fulfil our promise to our customers.”

Chicago Rockford International Airport executive director Mike Dunn told 13 News that Amazon has been operating out of a 72,000ft² building at the airport.

“We are expanding the operation in Rockford to ensure we have the capacity to continue to fulfil our promise to our customers.”

As part of the expansion, the company will add an additional 120,000ft² with an investment of approximately $11m.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

The company can currently park up to eight aircraft. Its plans will see the development of a ramp parking area for more aircraft.

Amazon Air currently operates out of more than 20 airports across the US. The expansion will help increase capacity and package sorting capabilities at the airport.

Primary hub of Amazon Air is at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said: “We are thrilled to see this expansion. This says a lot about the investments we have made as a community coupled with the great leadership from the director and board to ensure that our airport continues to be a driving economic force for our community and region.”

The expansion is expected to complete next year.