KGAF

VFR

HUTSON FLD

GRAFTON · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
824.5'
Longest RWY
4,074'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR14:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGAF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,824.5'
MSL · field 824.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +15 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KGAF

Current METAR

Observed 14:35Z

KGAF 281435Z AUTO 34016G23KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 PWINO
Wind
340° @ 16G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / -5°C
Altimeter
30.07 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-484 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM ESE
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRIAN EROVICK
Address
15182 HWY 17, GRAFTON ND 58237

Flight service · Hours

FSS GFK
GRAND FORKS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · DALGT
  • SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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340° · 16 kt
RWY 35
354°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 354° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,825 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/2684° / 264°4,074 ftTURFStandard L
17/35Favored174° / 354°3,898 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Be alert for a 3-foot ditch between the east end of runways 8/26 and 17/35; use designated taxiways.Show FAA
  • Confirm winter conditions and snow removal with the airport manager by calling 701-331-4220 or 701-360-1365.Show FAA
  • Heavy aerial spray activity occurs from May through October.Show FAA
  • Runway 08/26 is closed during winter months due to lack of snow removal.Show FAA
  • Large birds and deer are on or in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Runway 08 has a plus 3-foot ditch 213 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • Numerous transient flight training activities occur.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is available on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 17 and 35 are preset on low intensity from dusk to 2300. To increase intensity after 2300, activate via CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four-hour self-service fuel is available with credit card only.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Runways 08 and 26 are marked with white daylight end markers.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service after hours, call 701-331-4220.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe chairman of the airport authority is Randy Schuster.Show FAA
  • 08/26The turf surface is soft when wet.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KGAF

Answer card
ICAO
KGAF
Name
HUTSON FLD
Location
GRAFTON, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
824.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,824.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 4,074 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
340° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Hutson Fld sits in Grafton, North Dakota. Field elevation is 824.5 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 08/26 at 4,074 ft. Runway 17/35 is 3,898 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Agrimax. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Twenty-four-hour self-serve fuel is available with credit card only.

A few local items matter on a first visit. Runway 08/26 is closed during winter months because snow removal is not provided. The turf can be soft when wet. Runway 08 has a ditch about 213 ft from the threshold. PAPI is available on runways 17 and 35. The lights on 17 and 35 come up at low intensity from dusk to 2300. After 2300, activate them on CTAF if you need more intensity. Heavy aerial spray activity runs from May through October. Large birds and deer are reported near the field. Numerous transient flight training operations also use the airport. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KGAF?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KGAF have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KGAF. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway is the longest at KGAF?
Runway 08/26 is the longest runway at 4,074 ft. It is turf, so watch surface condition closely.
Is runway 08/26 open in winter at KGAF?
No. The facts say runway 08/26 is closed during winter months because snow removal is not provided. Plan on runway 17/35 instead if conditions allow.
What fuel is available on the field at KGAF?
Agrimax is the listed on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Twenty-four-hour self-serve 100LL is available with credit card only.
What are the runway lighting details at KGAF?
Runways 17 and 35 have medium intensity runway lights. They are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2300. After 2300, activate them on CTAF if you need higher intensity. PAPI is also available on 17 and 35.
Are there any surface or wildlife issues at KGAF?
Yes. The turf on 08/26 is soft when wet. The facts also note large birds and deer in or near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on approach and rollout.
Who do I call for winter conditions or after-hours service at KGAF?
For winter conditions and snow removal, call the airport manager at 701-331-4220 or 701-360-1365. For service after hours, call 701-331-4220.

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