Runway 17L at KGFK is the southbound end of the runway. The opposite end is 35R. Its magnetic heading is 180°. Runway 17L is 3,901 ft long and 75 ft wide. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this runway end.
This runway end is at GRAND FORKS INTL in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Field elevation is 845.1 ft MSL. Threshold elevation is 841.8 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and the published IAP for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17L
Based on the current METAR wind at KGFK.
- Headwind
- -14.6 kt
- Crosswind
- 12.2 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 140°
- Favorability
- challenging
Runway & wind
tap a runway320° · 19 kt
RWY 35R
354°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
12 kt L
Pattern entry · RWY 35R
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 174°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 84°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (354°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 174°M for Runway 17L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17L at KGFK?
Runway 17L at KGFK has a magnetic heading of 180°.
How long is runway 17L at KGFK?
Runway 17L is 3,901 ft long.
What surface does runway 17L at KGFK have?
Runway 17L has a concrete surface.
Is runway 17L at KGFK left or right traffic?
Runway 17L uses left traffic.
Does runway 17L at KGFK have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for runway 17L.
What is the opposite end of runway 17L at KGFK?
The opposite end is runway 35R.