KGFK Grand Forks International Airport
Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) is a towered flight-training airport in Grand Forks, North Dakota, at 845 ft elevation, with 4 runways: 17R/35L (7,351 ft), 09L/27R (6,701 ft), 17L/35R (3,901 ft), 09R/27L (3,300 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KGFK · FAA GFK · IATA GFK |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Forks, ND · 47.9493, -97.1761 |
| Elevation | 845 ft MSL (258 m) |
| Tower | 118.4 MHz (Grand Forks Tower) |
| ATIS | 119.4 MHz |
| FAA charts | 14 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KGFK METAR and TAF
METAR KGFK 010453Z AUTO 12006KT 1/4SM R35L/2000V2200FT FG VV002 09/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP207 T00940094| Wind | From 120° at 6 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 1/4 statute miles · RVR R35L/2000V2200FT |
| Weather | fog |
| Clouds | Sky obscured, vertical visibility 200 ft · ceiling 200 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 9°C (48°F) / 9°C (48°F) · spread 0°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.12 inHg (1020 hPa) |
| Flight category | Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility below 1 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP207: sea-level pressure 1020.7 hPa · T00940094: temperature 9.4°C, dew point 9.4°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (120° true at 6 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 17R: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
- RWY 35L: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
- RWY 09L: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
- RWY 27R: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 17L: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
- RWY 35R: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
- RWY 09R: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
- RWY 27L: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 04:57Z · valid 1st 05Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KGFK 010457Z 0105/0124 VRB04KT 1/4SM FG VV002 FM011500 VRB04KT 3SM BR OVC008 FM011800 16012KT 6SM BR OVC012- Initially · 1st 05Z – 1st 24Z: wind variable at 4 kt · visibility 1/4 statute miles · fog · sky obscured, vertical visibility 200 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind variable at 4 kt · visibility 3 statute miles · mist · overcast 800 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 160° at 12 kt · visibility 6 statute miles · mist · overcast 1,200 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17R / 35L | 7,351 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 09L / 27R | 6,701 × 100 ft | concrete | No |
| 17L / 35R | 3,901 × 75 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 09R / 27L | 3,300 × 60 ft | concrete | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | APP/DEP | 118.1 |
| ATIS | 119.4 | |
| CTAF | 118.4 | |
| Ground | 124.575 | |
| Radio (FSS) | 122.2 | |
| Tower | Grand Forks Tower | 118.4 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KGFK before you fly.
FAA charts for KGFK — d-TPP 2611
14 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 10
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KGFK on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.