FAA Information Effective: May 15, 2025
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(KGFK) Grand Forks International Airport
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Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
Elevation:
845 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Apch/Dep Svc Prvdd By Minneapolis Artcc (Zmp) On Freq 132.15/269.6 (Grand Forks Rcag) When Grand Forks (Rdr) Apch Ctl Clsd.
FAA
When Atct Is Clsd Snow Removal Equipment Operators Monitor Ctaf.
FAA
Tower Hrs: 0600-2330
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 0600-2330; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
FAA
Fees:
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:34 am - 9:22 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
10:01 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
4:53 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.49
100LL (full)
$6.09
100LL (self)
$6.68
Jet-A (full)
$6.78
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
Runway
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Sectional
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Services Offered:
Car Rental
$6.49 | 100LL | full
$6.09 | 100LL | self
$6.68 | Jet-A | full
$6.78 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: CTR
Phone:
(701) 772-5504
Freq. Monitored:
UNICOM: 122.95
ASRI: 129.15
ASRI: 129.15
Fees:
Handling, Landing, Other
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Runway 17R/35L
Dimensions:
7,351 × 150 ft
(2,241 × 46 m)
(2,241 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 550,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 550,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 1000/R/C/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 17R | 35L |
| Elevation: | 843 ft | 844.6 ft |
| Heading: | 174° magnetic 180° true | 0-6° magnetic 000° true |
| Gradient: | 0.02% up | 0.02% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
|
|
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 09L/27R
Dimensions:
6,701 × 100 ft
(2,042 × 30 m)
(2,042 × 30 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 198,000 lbs
Double tandem: 321,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 760,000 lbs
Double wheel: 198,000 lbs
Double tandem: 321,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 760,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Pcr Value: 630/R/C/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 09L | 27R |
| Elevation: | 845.1 ft | 842.7 ft |
| Heading: | 084° magnetic 090° true | 264° magnetic 270° true |
| Gradient: | 0.04% down | 0.04% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Right Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
|
|
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 17L/35R
Dimensions:
3,901 × 75 ft
(1,189 × 23 m)
(1,189 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 13,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Not Avbl for Skedd Acr Operations with More Than 9 Psgr Seats or Unskedd Acr Operations with At Least 31 Pax Seats.
FAA
Pcr Value: 150/R/C/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 17L | 35R |
| Elevation: | 841.8 ft | 843.3 ft |
| Heading: | 174° magnetic 180° true | 0-6° magnetic 000° true |
| Gradient: | 0.04% up | 0.04% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Right Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
|
|
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 09R/27L
Dimensions:
3,300 × 60 ft
(1,006 × 18 m)
(1,006 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 13,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Not Avbl for Skedd Acr Operations with More Than 9 Psgr Seats or Unskedd Acr Operations with At Least 31 Pax Seats.
FAA
Pcr Value: 150/R/C/W/T
FAA
| Designator: | 09R | 27L |
| Elevation: | 843.7 ft | 843.6 ft |
| Heading: | 084° magnetic 090° true | 264° magnetic 270° true |
| Gradient: | n/a | n/a |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | basic, in Good condition | basic, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
|
|
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Helipad H1
Dimensions:
60 × 60 ft
(18 × 18 m)
(18 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H1 |
| Elevation: | 841 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H10
Dimensions:
60 × 60 ft
(18 × 18 m)
(18 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H10 |
| Elevation: | 841 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H11
Dimensions:
60 × 60 ft
(18 × 18 m)
(18 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H11 |
| Elevation: | 840 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H12
Dimensions:
60 × 60 ft
(18 × 18 m)
(18 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H12 |
| Elevation: | 841 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H2
Dimensions:
60 × 60 ft
(18 × 18 m)
(18 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H2 |
| Elevation: | 839 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H3
Dimensions:
60 × 60 ft
(18 × 18 m)
(18 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H3 |
| Elevation: | 839 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H4
Dimensions:
60 × 60 ft
(18 × 18 m)
(18 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H4 |
| Elevation: | 840 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H5
Dimensions:
60 × 60 ft
(18 × 18 m)
(18 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H5 |
| Elevation: | 841 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H6
Dimensions:
60 × 60 ft
(18 × 18 m)
(18 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H6 |
| Elevation: | 841 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H7
Dimensions:
60 × 60 ft
(18 × 18 m)
(18 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H7 |
| Elevation: | 840 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H8
Dimensions:
60 × 60 ft
(18 × 18 m)
(18 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H8 |
| Elevation: | 840 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
Helipad H9
Dimensions:
60 × 60 ft
(18 × 18 m)
(18 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H9 |
| Elevation: | 841 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
TFRs
Location: GFK
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: GFK
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 17 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/013 | 06/03/2025 1033 | 06/07/2025 0222 | AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 475124N0972728W (8.0NM ESE 2L1) TO 475126N0971405W (5.9NM SSW GFK) TO 474… |
| 05/273 | 05/29/2025 2106 | 06/30/2025 1200 | TWY C BTN APCH END RWY 27R AND TWY B AVBL FOR AIR CARRIER USE |
| 05/079 | 05/09/2025 0430 | 07/01/2025 1100 | RWY 17L/35R OPN DLY 0430-1100 |
| 06/005 | 06/01/2025 1253 | 06/16/2025 1253 | AD AP ABN U/S |
| 06/009 | 06/02/2025 1334 | 12/31/2025 2300 | APRON BRAVO RAMP WIP CONST LGTD AND BARRICADED |
| 05/092 | 05/12/2025 1851 | 09/09/2025 1851 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1230538) 475532.60N0971632.60W (4.2NM WSW GFK) 1116.8FT (258.9FT AGL) U/S |
| 02/020 | 02/03/2025 1618 | 06/30/2025 2200 | RWY 09L/27R CL MARKINGS NOT STD |
| 4/8901 | 12/26/2024 0901 | IAP GRAND FORKS INTL, GRAND FORKS, ND.
ILS OR LOC RWY 35L, AMDT 12D...
S-LOC RWY 35L MDA 1200/HAT 355 ALL CA… | |
Additional Remarks
(Contact Name) Airport Operations & Fac Mgr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Birds on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Customs Avbl 24/7/365. You Must Speak with an Officer Before Arrival (Use Phone Options) 701-772-3301 or 701-772-6433.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Cd If Una to CTC on FSS Freq, CTC Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Hvy Student Helicopter Training At Airport between Parallel Twys.-
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Hvy Student Trng Actvty Wi 15 Mi of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Lgtd Entrance Rd 1600' East of Ry 17R/35L.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Paew 2330-0600 Local
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 09R, 27L, 17L and 35R Clsd When Twr Clsd.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 09R, 27L, 17L, & 35R not Avbl for Unsked Acr with More Than 30+ Pax Seats.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 17R Segmented Circle U/S.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy C South of Twy B, Twy E, Twy S not Avbl for Sked Acr Operations with More Than 9 Psgr Seats or Unsked Acr Operations with At Least 31 Psgr Seats.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy G, Twy N, & Twy U Clsd to Fixed Wing Acft 12,500 Lbs & Over.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Western Most 100 Ft of Twy C1 is an Extension of the Bravo Apron & not Vsbl Fr the Twr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Arff Index C Services Avbl with 24 Hr Ppr. Call Airport Manager At 701-795-6984.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Security Directive SD-8G
Source:
AM
Airport Manager
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 47.94787, -97.17569
- 47° 56′ 52.3″ N, 97° 10′ 32.5″ W
- 47° 56.872′ N, 97° 10.542′ W
ARTCC:
Minneapolis (ZMP)
App/Depart Control Facility:
RDR
Chart:
NACO: Twin Cities Sectional
FSS:
Grand Forks (GFK)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
06E (1985)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
- low intensity: 3 clicks in 5 secs
- medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
- high intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs
AM
Actvt REIL Rwy 17R, 9L & 27R - CTAF. When Twr Clsd Actvt MALSR Rwy 35L; HIRL Rwy 17R/35L; MIRL Rwy 09L/27R - CTAF. PAPI Rwy 9L & 27R, 9R & 27L, 17L & 35R, 17R & 35L Opr Consly.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
Rotorcraft 1644 MSL
Light Aircraft 1645 MSL
Heavy Aircraft 2345 MSL
AM
TPA: 800 Ft AGL
FAA
Special Operations:
Helicopter Ops
FAA
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 118.1 | Grand Forks | |
| ASOS | (701) 772-3486 | Grand Forks | |
| ATIS | 119.4 | Grand Forks | |
| Clearance Delivery | 135.725 | Grand Forks | |
| CTAF | 118.4 | Grand Forks | |
| Ground Control | 124.575 | Grand Forks | |
| Tower | 118.4 | Grand Forks | |
| Tower(S) | 120.55 | Grand Forks | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | Grand Forks |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
Airport of Entry
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service, Van
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
METARs from this airport:
METARs from nearby reporting stations:
TAFs
TAFs from this airport:
KGFK TAF
Issued:
12:58 PM GMT
(2 hours ago)
Today 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
1.5
SM
Wind:
@
15
G
25
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
Smoke
Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 3:00 AM GMT
Vis:
5
SM
Wind:
@
18
G
25
KT
Cld:
- Overcast 5000' AGL
Wx:
Light Rainshowers, Smoke, Thunderstorm in vicinity
Tomorrow 3:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
TAFs from nearby airports:
KRDR TAF
9 nm W
Issued:
10:00 AM GMT
(5 hours ago)
Today 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
10
G
15
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 7000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
15
G
25
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
4.97
SM
Wind:
@
15
G
25
KT
Cld:
- Overcast 4000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Light Rain
Today 10:00 PM - Tomorrow 6:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
VRB
@
6
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 8000' AGL
Icing:
-
8000' AGL - 10000' AGL
Light icing in cloud
Wx:
N/A
Tomorrow 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
10
G
15
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 6000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
KTVF TAF
41 nm E
Issued:
3:12 PM GMT
(2 minutes ago)
Today 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Vis:
2
SM
Wind:
@
15
G
25
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 8000' AGL
- Broken clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
Smoke
Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 3:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6
SM
Wind:
@
16
G
23
KT
Cld:
- Overcast 5000' AGL
Wx:
Light Rainshowers, Smoke, Thunderstorm in vicinity
Tomorrow 3:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Ryan Riesinger
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-6981 (Office)
Owner
Grand Forks Region Airport Authority
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-6981 (Office)
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