Runway 17R at Grand Forks Intl (KGFK) in Grand Forks, North Dakota is the southbound end of the 17R/35L runway. Runway 17R has a magnetic heading of 180°. Length is 7,351 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is right traffic. No ILS is published for this runway end.
The opposite end is Runway 35L. Field elevation at KGFK is 845.1 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 17R is 843 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17R
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 35L
354°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
12 kt L
Pattern entry · RWY 35L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17R
RIGHT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 174°M
- Crosswind: turn right to 264°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (354°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 174°M for Runway 17R
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17R at KGFK?
Runway 17R at KGFK has a magnetic heading of 180°.
Is runway 17R at KGFK left or right traffic?
Runway 17R uses right traffic.
What is the length of runway 17R at KGFK?
Runway 17R is 7,351 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 17R at KGFK?
Runway 17R has an asphalt surface.
Does runway 17R have an ILS approach at KGFK?
No ILS is published for runway 17R at KGFK.
What is the opposite end of runway 17R at KGFK?
The opposite end is Runway 35L.