KGAF
Hutson Field
Grafton, North DakotaElevation 824 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
08/26
RWY 0890°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26270°T
Traffic patternLeft
17/35
RWY 17180°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35360°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Hutson Field is in Grafton, North Dakota. Field elevation 824 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBRIAN EROVICK
Manager phone701-331-4220
AttendedALL SAT-SUN, ON CALL
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKGAF
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)GRAND FORKS
RegionNorth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.4047, -97.3709
Distance from city2 NM ESE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
132.3
GRAND FORKS APP/DEP
A/D
122.8
UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›PAPI RWY 17 & 35, MIRL RWY 17/35 PRESET ON LOW INTST DUSK-2300; TO INCR INTST AFT 2300 ACTVT - CTAF.
›24-HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD ONLY.
›RWY 08/26 - MKD WITH WHITE DALGT END MKRS.
›TURF SOFT WHEN WET.
›FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 701-331-4220.
›RWY 08 HAS +3' DITCH 213' FM THRSHOLD
›RWY 08/26 CLSD WINTER MONTHS DUE TO LACK OF SNOW REMOVAL.
›NMRS TSNT FLT TRNG ACTIVITIES.
›CFM WINTER CONDS & SNOW REMOVAL WITH AMGR CALL 701-331-4220/701-360-1365.
›HVY AERIAL SPRAY ACTIVITY MAY-OCT.
›LARGE BIRDS AND DEER ON OR INVOF ARPT.
›BE ALERT: 3 FT DITCH BTN EAST END 8/26 & 17/35, USE DSGND TWYS.
›CHAIRMAN ARPT AUTH RANDY SCHUSTER.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGAF have a METAR?
Yes. KGAF is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KGAF have a TAF?
When KGAF issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KGAF?
KGAF sits at 824 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGAF?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.