KGFK

VFR

GRAND FORKS INTL

GRAND FORKS · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
845.1'
Longest RWY
7,351'17R/35L
Tower
06:00–23:30
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Before you fly into KGFK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–23:30 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,645.1'
MSL · field 845.1' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27R
H/W +20 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KGFK

Current METAR

Observed 21:53Z

KGFK 122153Z 29021G30KT 10SM SCT060 BKN090 21/08 A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND 27034/2101 SLP060 T02110078
Wind
290° @ 21G30 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,028 ft
Ceiling
9,000 ft AGL
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
5 NM NW
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,645 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GFK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN RIESINGER
Address
2301 AIRPORT DR, GRAND FORKS ND 58203

Flight service · Hours

FSS GFK
GRAND FORKS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 21 kt
RWY 27R
264°M
Head/Tail
+20 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27R · 264° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,645 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17R/35L174° / 354°7,351 ftASPH17R R
09L/27RFavored84° / 264°6,701 ftCONC27R R
17L/35R174° / 354°3,901 ftCONC35R R
09R/27L84° / 264°3,300 ftCONC09R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17R7,351'7,351'7,351'7,351'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
35L7,351'7,351'7,351'7,351'PAPI 4-box left(2.76°)MALSR
09L6,701'6,701'6,701'6,701'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
27R6,701'6,701'6,701'6,701'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
17L3,901'3,901'3,901'3,901'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
35R3,901'3,901'3,901'3,901'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
09R3,300'3,300'3,300'3,300'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
27L3,300'3,300'3,300'3,300'PAPI 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KGFK GRAND FORKS INTL in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA, showing runways 17R/35L, 09L/27R, 17L/35R, 09R/27L drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 35L
LD · CAT I
GFK
109.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 35L
KGFK · IAP
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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)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
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

  • HVY STUDENT TRNG ACTVTY WI 15 MI OF ARPT.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • LGTD ENTRANCE RD 1600' EAST OF RY 17R/35L.
  • CUSTOMS AVBL 24/7/365. YOU MUST SPEAK WITH AN OFFICER BEFORE ARRIVAL (USE PHONE OPTIONS) 701-772-3301 OR 701-772-6433.
  • PAEW 2330-0600 LOCAL
  • HVY STUDENT HELICOPTER TRAINING AT ARPT BTN PARALLEL TWYS.-
  • TWY G, TWY N, & TWY U CLSD TO FIXED WING ACFT 12,500 LBS & OVER.
  • WESTERN MOST 100 FT OF TWY C1 IS AN EXTENSION OF THE BRAVO APRON & NOT VSBL FR THE TWR.
  • TWY C SOUTH OF TWY B, TWY E, TWY S NOT AVBL FOR SKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 9 PSGR SEATS OR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH AT LEAST 31 PSGR SEATS.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
  • RWY 17R SEGMENTED CIRCLE U/S.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN TWR CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 35L; REIL RWY 09L, 17R, & 27R; MIRL RWY 09L/27R; MIRL 9R/27L; MIRL RWY 17L/35R; HIRL RWY 17R/35L - CTAF. PAPI RWY 09L, 09R, 17L, 17R, 27L, 27R, 35L, 35R OPR CONSLY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 17R/35LPCR VALUE: 1000/R/C/W/T
  • 09L/27RPCR VALUE: 630/R/C/W/T
  • 09R/27LPCR VALUE: 150/R/C/W/T
  • 17L/35RPCR VALUE: 150/R/C/W/T
  • 09R/27LRWY 09R/27L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • 17L/35RRWY 17L/35R NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

Other notes

  • ARFF INDEX C SVCS AVBL WITH 24 HR PPR. CALL AMGR AT 701-795-6984.
  • ASST_MGRARPT OPS & FAC MGR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGFK

Answer card
ICAO
KGFK
Name
GRAND FORKS INTL
Location
GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
845.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,645.1 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2330
Total runways
4
Longest runway
17R/35L · 7,351 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 21 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27R

Grand Forks Intl is in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The field elevation is 845.1 ft MSL. It has four runways. The longest is 7,351 ft. Tower service runs from 0600 to 2330. The airport has one ILS approach to runway 35L. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,645.1 ft MSL.

Avflight Grand Forks is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport sits in a busy training environment. Heavy student helicopter training occurs between the parallel taxiways. Taxiways G, N and U are closed to fixed-wing aircraft at 12,500 lb and above. That matters for taxi planning.

Runway 17R/35L is the longest runway. Runway 17L/35R is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 passenger operations above the published seat limits. The same restriction also applies to runway 09R/27L. When the tower is closed, lighting is activated on CTAF. The published remarks also note a lighted entrance road east of runway 17R/35L. The segmented circle for runway 17R is unserviceable. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KGFK?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 1,645.1 ft MSL at KGFK.
What are the tower hours at Grand Forks Intl?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2330. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF procedures and lighting notes.
Which runway has the ILS at KGFK?
The published ILS is for runway 35L. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you go.
What is the longest runway at KGFK?
The longest runway is 17R/35L at 7,351 ft. That is the main runway to plan around for heavier aircraft.
Which FBO is on the field at Grand Forks Intl?
Avflight Grand Forks is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (844) 383-5435 for current services.
Can fixed-wing aircraft use all taxiways at KGFK?
No. Taxiways G, N and U are closed to fixed-wing aircraft 12,500 lb and above. Plan your taxi route with that restriction in mind.
Is there anything special to know about night operations at KGFK?
When the tower is closed, runway lighting is activated on CTAF. The published remarks also say the precision approach path indicators operate continuously.
Does KGFK have any runway restrictions for airline or charter ops?
Yes. Runways 17L/35R and 09R/27L are not available for certain Part 121 and Part 380 passenger operations above the published seat limits. Verify the current Chart Supplement if that affects your flight.

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