Location
Latitude: |
47-56-52.3260N (47.947868) |
Longitude: |
097-10-32.4900W (-97.175692) |
Elevation: |
845.1 feet MSL (258 m MSL) |
Magnetic Variation: |
2.8 E (as of December 2025 from WMM2020 model) |
Time Zone: |
UTC -6.0 (Standard Time) UTC -5.0 (Daylight Savings Time) |
From City: |
05 N.M. NW of Grand Forks, North Dakota |
Found On: |
Twin Cities Chart |
FAA Region: |
AGL |
Contacts
Manager: |
Publicly owned: |
| RYAN RIESINGER 2301 AIRPORT DR GRAND FORKS, ND 58203 701-795-6981 |
GRAND FORKS REG ARPT AUTH 2301 AIRPORT DRIVE GRAND FORKS, ND 58203 701-795-6981 |
Operations
Airport Status: |
Operational |
Facility Use: |
Public |
Type: |
Airport |
Activation Date: |
12/1963 |
Control tower: |
Yes |
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): |
Months/Days/Hours ALL/ALL/ALL |
Boundary ARTCC: |
ZMP (Minneapolis) |
Responsible ARTCC: |
ZMP (Minneapolis) |
Lighting Schedule: |
SEE RMK |
Segmented Circle Indicator: |
No |
Traffic Pattern Altitude (MSL): |
1845 feet (562 m) |
NOTAMs Facility: |
GFK |
NOTAM-D Service: |
Yes |
International Airport of Entry: |
Yes |
Customs Landing Rights: |
No |
Military Landing Rights: |
Yes |
Civil/Military Joint Use: |
No |
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting: |
Class I ARFF Index: B Air Carrier Service: Scheduled Certification Date: 05/1973 |
Based Aircraft
Annual Operations (as of )
Communications
| CTAF: | 118.400 |
| Unicom: | 122.950 |
| Tower: | GRAND FORKS 118.4 350.35 120.55 Hrs: 0600-2330 |
| Clearance Del.: | 135.725 |
| Ground: | 124.575 |
| Approach: | GRAND FORKS 118.1 118.1 MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC |
| Departure: | GRAND FORKS 118.1 118.1 MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC |
| ATIS: | 119.4 Hrs: 24 |
| ASOS: | (701-772-3486) |
- APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC (ZMP) ON FREQ 132.15/269.6 (GRAND FORKS RCAG) WHEN GRAND FORKS (RDR) APCH CTL CLSD.
- SAID IN USE. OPERATE TRANSPONDERS WITH ALTITUDE REPORTING MODE AND ADS-B (IF EQUIPPED) ENABLED ON ALL AIRPORT SURFACES.
- WHEN ATCT IS CLSD SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT OPERATORS MONITOR CTAF.
Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
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Area Code: 701 |
| Business Name | Frequency | Phone | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avflight Grand Forks
Website |
129.95 | 844-FUEL-GFK | 100LL, Jet A, Jet A+ |
| GFK Flight Support
|
Arinc 129.95 | 772-5504 | 100LL, Jet A |
Flight Service Stations
| Primary | Alternate | |
| FSS on Field: | N | |
| FSS Name (ID): | Grand Forks(GFK) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
Instrument Procedures / Charts
FAA Terminal Procedures valid from 0901Z 11/27/25 to 0901Z 12/25/25.
There are various types of charts available for an airport. They are listed in the Page Type column. Here is a legend for those types:
APD - Airport Diagram
DP - Departure Procedure Charts
HOT - Hot Spots
IAP - Instrument Approach Procedure Charts
MIN - Minimums
STAR - Standard Terminal Arrival Charts
| Page Type | Page Name | Volume | Action Since Last Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| APD | AIRPORT DIAGRAM | NC-1 | Changed |
| HOT | HOT SPOT | NC-1 | |
| IAP | ILS OR LOC RWY 35L | NC-1 | |
| IAP | LOC BC RWY 17R | NC-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 09L | NC-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 17L | NC-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 17R | NC-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 27R | NC-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 35L | NC-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 35R | NC-1 | |
| IAP | VOR RWY 17R | NC-1 | |
| IAP | VOR RWY 35L | NC-1 | |
| MIN | ALTERNATE MINIMUMS | NC-1 | |
| MIN | TAKEOFF MINIMUMS | NC-1 |
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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near GFK
| Dist (NM) | ID | Morse Code | Name | Type | Freq | True Hdg | Mag Hdg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | GFK | _ _ . . . _ . _ . _ | Grand Forks | VOR-DME | 114.30 | 316 | 313 |
| 6.1 | GF | _ _ . . . _ . | Hiser | NDB | 345 | 182 | 179 |
| 9.3 | RDR | . _ . _ . . . _ . | Red River | TACAN | 116.40 | 273 | 270 |
| 23.4 | CKN | _ . _ . _ . _ _ . | Crookston | NDB | 400 | 105 | 102 |
| 40.4 | TVF | _ . . . _ . . _ . | Thief River Falls | VOR-DME | 114.45 | 79 | 77 |
| 43.5 | HY | . . . . _ . _ _ | Harvi | NDB | 260 | 84 | 82 |
| 55.3 | HML | . . . . _ _ . _ . . | Humboldt | TACAN | 112.40 | 2 | 359 |
| 58.2 | AA | . _ . _ | Kenie | NDB | 365 | 165 | 162 |
| 60.7 | FSE | . . _ . . . . . | Fosston | NDB | 224 | 110 | 108 |
| 70.4 | DVL | _ . . . . . _ . _ . . | Devils Lake | VOR-DME | 114.75 | 278 | 275 |
| 72.9 | FAR | . . _ . . _ . _ . | Fargo | VOR-DME | 116.20 | 169 | 166 |
| 78.7 | PFT | . _ _ . . . _ . _ | Piney Pinecreek | NDB | 342 | 36 | 34 |
| 80.2 | ROX | . _ . _ _ _ _ . . _ | Roseau | VOR-DME | 108.80 | 46 | 44 |
| 85.3 | DTL | _ . . _ . _ . . | Detroit Lakes | VOR-DME | 111.20 | 141 | 139 |
| 86.2 | JMS | . _ _ _ _ _ . . . | Jamestown | VOR-DME | 114.50 | 225 | 222 |
| 86.6 | JM | . _ _ _ _ _ | Sabon | NDB | 395 | 221 | 218 |
| 94.6 | SW | . . . . _ _ | Roadd | NDB | 360 | 53 | 51 |
| 94.7 | IDJ | . . _ . . . _ _ _ | Lake Bemidji | VOR-DME | 110.00 | 105 | 103 |
| 99.2 | MD | _ _ _ . . | Bunan | NDB | 371 | 106 | 104 |
Nearby Airports with Fuel
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Remarks
| A110-1 | HVY STUDENT TRNG ACTVTY WI 15 MI OF ARPT. |
| A110-11 | TWY G, TWY N, & TWY U CLSD TO FIXED WING ACFT 12,500 LBS & OVER. |
| A110-12 | WESTERN MOST 100 FT OF TWY C1 IS AN EXTENSION OF THE BRAVO APRON & NOT VSBL FR THE TWR. |
| A110-17 | 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. |
| A110-19 | FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588. |
| A110-2 | BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT. |
| A110-20 | RWY 17R SEGMENTED CIRCLE U/S. |
| A110-4 | LGTD ENTRANCE RD 1600' EAST OF RY 17R/35L. |
| A110-5 | CUSTOMS AVBL 24/7/365. YOU MUST SPEAK WITH AN OFFICER BEFORE ARRIVAL (USE PHONE OPTIONS) 701-772-3301 OR 701-772-6433. |
| A110-8 | PAEW 2330-0600 LOCAL |
| A110-9 | HVY STUDENT HELICOPTER TRAINING AT ARPT BTN PARALLEL TWYS.- |
| A110-21 | (CONTACT NAME) ARPT OPS & FAC MGR. |
| A26 | ARFF INDEX C SVCS AVBL WITH 24 HR PPR. CALL AMGR AT 701-795-6984. |
| A30-09R/27L | RWY 09R/27L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS & NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. |
| A30-17L/35R | RWY 17L/35R NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS & NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. |
| A39-09L/27R | PCR VALUE: 630/R/C/W/T |
| A39-09R/27L | PCR VALUE: 150/R/C/W/T |
| A39-17L/35R | PCR VALUE: 150/R/C/W/T |
| A39-17R/35L | PCR VALUE: 1000/R/C/W/T |
| A81-APT | 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. |
Runways
Runway Summary
| Runways: | 09L/27R 09R/27L 17L/35R 17R/35L H1 H10 H11 H12 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 |
| Longest Runway: | 17R/35L is 7351 ft (2241 m) long |
| Runways with an Instrument Approach: | 35L |
GFK Airport Runway Details
| Runway 09L/27R | 6701 ft x 100 ft (2042 m x 30 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 02/13/2024 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 120.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 198.0 | |
| Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 321.0 | |
| Dual Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 760.0 | |
Runway 09L |
Runway 27R |
|
Elevation: |
845.1 | 842.7 |
Latitude: |
47-57-08.6073N | 47-57-08.5996N |
Longitude: |
097-11-42.4438W | 097-10-04.0148W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
090 | 270 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | |
Runway Markings Type: |
Nonprecision Instrument | Nonprecision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
REIL: |
Yes | Yes |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
39 | 48 |
Declared Distances |
||
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): |
6701 | 6701 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): |
6701 | 6701 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): |
6701 | 6701 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): |
6701 | 6701 |
| Runway 09R/27L | 3300 ft x 60 ft (1006 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 03/03/2016 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 10 /R/C/W/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 12.5 | |
Runway 09R |
Runway 27L |
|
Elevation: |
843.7 | 843.6 |
Latitude: |
47-56-16.7743N | 47-56-16.7492N |
Longitude: |
097-10-10.5298W | 097-09-22.0631W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
090 | 270 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | |
Runway Markings Type: |
Basic | Basic |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
2-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 2-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
21 | 21 |
Declared Distances |
||
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): |
3300 | 3300 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): |
3300 | 3300 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): |
3300 | 3300 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): |
3300 | 3300 |
| Runway 17L/35R | 3901 ft x 75 ft (1189 m x 23 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 02/13/2024 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 12.5 | |
Runway 17L |
Runway 35R |
|
Elevation: |
841.8 | 843.3 |
Latitude: |
47-57-04.8567N | 47-56-26.3621N |
Longitude: |
097-09-58.3566W | 097-09-58.3958W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
180 | 000 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | |
Runway Markings Type: |
Nonprecision Instrument | Nonprecision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
21 | 21 |
Declared Distances |
||
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): |
3901 | 3901 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): |
3901 | 3901 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): |
3901 | 3901 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): |
3901 | 3901 |
| Runway 17R/35L | 7351 ft x 150 ft (2241 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 03/03/2016 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | High Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
||
| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 120.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 250.0 | |
| Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 550.0 | |
Runway 17R |
Runway 35L |
|
Elevation: |
843.0 | 844.6 |
Latitude: |
47-57-33.2838N | 47-56-20.7440N |
Longitude: |
097-10-52.4097W | 097-10-52.4572W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
180 | 000 |
ILS Type: |
ILS/DME | |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 2.8 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Right | |
Runway Markings Type: |
Precision Instrument | Precision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
Runway Visual Range (RVR): |
Rollout | Touchdown |
Approach Light System: |
1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights | |
REIL: |
Yes | |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
53 | 61 |
Declared Distances |
||
Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): |
7351 | 7351 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): |
7351 | 7351 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): |
7351 | 7351 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): |
7351 | 7351 |
| Helipad H1 | 60 ft x 60 ft (18 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | OWNER as of 08/06/2015 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H1 |
||
Elevation: |
841.0 | |
Latitude: |
47-57-02.1800N | |
Longitude: |
097-10-10.2000W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
| Helipad H10 | 60 ft x 60 ft (18 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | OWNER as of 08/06/2015 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H10 |
||
Elevation: |
841.0 | |
Latitude: |
47-56-23.4800N | |
Longitude: |
097-09-46.0100W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
| Helipad H11 | 60 ft x 60 ft (18 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | OWNER as of 08/06/2015 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H11 |
||
Elevation: |
840.0 | |
Latitude: |
47-56-23.4800N | |
Longitude: |
097-09-35.3000W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
| Helipad H12 | 60 ft x 60 ft (18 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | OWNER as of 08/06/2015 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H12 |
||
Elevation: |
841.0 | |
Latitude: |
47-56-23.4700N | |
Longitude: |
097-09-22.3700W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
| Helipad H2 | 60 ft x 60 ft (18 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | OWNER as of 08/06/2015 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H2 |
||
Elevation: |
839.0 | |
Latitude: |
47-56-55.4000N | |
Longitude: |
097-10-07.2700W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
| Helipad H3 | 60 ft x 60 ft (18 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | OWNER as of 08/06/2015 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H3 |
||
Elevation: |
839.0 | |
Latitude: |
47-56-49.0300N | |
Longitude: |
097-10-12.1200W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
| Helipad H4 | 60 ft x 60 ft (18 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | OWNER as of 08/06/2015 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H4 |
||
Elevation: |
840.0 | |
Latitude: |
47-56-38.4700N | |
Longitude: |
097-10-07.4400W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
| Helipad H5 | 60 ft x 60 ft (18 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | OWNER as of 08/06/2015 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H5 |
||
Elevation: |
841.0 | |
Latitude: |
47-56-32.0000N | |
Longitude: |
097-10-07.4500W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
| Helipad H6 | 60 ft x 60 ft (18 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | OWNER as of 08/06/2015 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H6 |
||
Elevation: |
841.0 | |
Latitude: |
47-56-24.8100N | |
Longitude: |
097-10-07.4600W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
| Helipad H7 | 60 ft x 60 ft (18 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | OWNER as of 08/06/2015 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H7 |
||
Elevation: |
840.0 | |
Latitude: |
47-56-38.4700N | |
Longitude: |
097-10-13.3400W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
| Helipad H8 | 60 ft x 60 ft (18 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | OWNER as of 08/06/2015 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H8 |
||
Elevation: |
840.0 | |
Latitude: |
47-56-32.0100N | |
Longitude: |
097-10-13.2700W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
| Helipad H9 | 60 ft x 60 ft (18 m x 18 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | OWNER as of 08/06/2015 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - Good condition - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H9 |
||
Elevation: |
841.0 | |
Latitude: |
47-56-24.8100N | |
Longitude: |
097-10-13.3600W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
Services
Airframe Repair: |
Major |
Powerplant Repair: |
Major |
Bottled Oxygen: |
High Pressure / Low Pressure |
Bulk Oxygen: |
None |
Fuel Available: |
100LL, Jet A |
Landing Fees: |
No |
Parking: |
Hangars and tiedowns available |
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