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KGFK/GFK METAR & TAF Grand Forks International Airport

Grand Forks, North DakotaElevation 845 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR47 min old
Ceiling 25,000 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
360@6
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
25,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-1,348 ft
-2,193 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0153Z (8:53 PM local) · 47 min old

KGFK is currently VFR. Winds are from the north at 6 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 25,000 feet AGL.

WIND
360° at 6 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 25,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
0°C / -4°C
32°F / 25°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.53 inHg
1033.9 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: BKN RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SLP353
sea-level pressure 1035.3 hPa
T00001039
precise temperature 0.0°C, dew point -3.9°C
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (7:00 PM local)

KGFK forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN25025,000 ft
VFR
VFR
0000Z7:00 PM0448Z11:48 PM0936Z4:36 AM1424Z9:24 AM1912Z2:12 PM0000Z7:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM BKN FEW SCT

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FAA: no delays reported at GFK.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 360° at 6 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 25,000 ft. Forecast suggests tonight partly cloudy, low near 23F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Partly Cloudy 23 NNE 8 kt – 0%
Monday Mostly Sunny 45/33 NE 9 kt – 55%
Tuesday Rain And Snow Likely 48/33 E 8 kt – 67%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 55/30 WSW 13 kt 23 kt 6%
Thursday Mostly Sunny 53/31 W 6 kt – 2%
Friday Mostly Cloudy 52/32 ENE 10 kt – 20%
Saturday Chance Light Rain 53/33 NE 8 kt – 30%
Sunday Partly Sunny 55 WNW 9 kt – 6%

Source: National Weather Service (office FGF). Forecast issued 0239Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
4 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW09L27R09R27L17L35R17R35L 360°360°6 kt360°360° 6360°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
360° at 6 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 35R6 kt headwind · no crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
35R
HEAD
6 kt
CROSS
calm
BEST
35L
HEAD
6 kt
CROSS
calm
OK
09L
HEAD
0 kt
CROSS
6 kt L
OK
27R
HEAD
0 kt
CROSS
6 kt R
OK
09R
HEAD
0 kt
CROSS
6 kt L
OK
27L
HEAD
0 kt
CROSS
6 kt R
OK
17L
HEAD
6 kt tail
CROSS
calm
OK
17R
HEAD
6 kt tail
CROSS
calm
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

16 runways · longest 7,351 ft

H5
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H5
09L/27R
Dimensions
6,701 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 09L90°T
Landing length (LDA)6,701 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,701 / 6,701 / 6,701 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 27R270°T
Landing length (LDA)6,701 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,701 / 6,701 / 6,701 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
09R/27L
Dimensions
3,300 x 60 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 09R90°T
Landing length (LDA)3,300 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,300 / 3,300 / 3,300 ft
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 27L270°T
Landing length (LDA)3,300 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,300 / 3,300 / 3,300 ft
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
17L/35R
Dimensions
3,901 x 75 ft
Surface
Concrete (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 17L180°T
Landing length (LDA)3,901 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,901 / 3,901 / 3,901 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 35R0°T
Landing length (LDA)3,901 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,901 / 3,901 / 3,901 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
17R/35L
Dimensions
7,351 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 17R180°T
Landing length (LDA)7,351 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,351 / 7,351 / 7,351 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 35L0°T
Landing length (LDA)7,351 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,351 / 7,351 / 7,351 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
H1
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H1
H10
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H10
H11
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H11
H12
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H12
H2
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H2
H3
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H3
H4
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H4
H6
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H6
H7
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H7
H8
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H8
H9
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H9

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-1,348 ft
Pressure altitude
235 ft
Field elevation
845 ft MSL
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Dewpoint
-4°C (25°F)
Altimeter
30.53 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2322Z 6:22 PM
Sunrise
1304Z 8:04 AM
Loggable night
2354Z (6:54 PM local) → 1232Z (7:32 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2322Z (6:22 PM local) → 1304Z (8:04 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0022Z (7:22 PM local) → 1204Z (7:04 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Grand Forks International Airport is in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Field elevation 845 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerRYAN RIESINGER
Manager phone701-795-6981
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKGFK / GFK
SectionalTWIN CITIES
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)GRAND FORKS
CustomsAirport of entry
RegionNorth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.9493, -97.1761
Distance from city5 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
CTAF118.400
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.1
APP/DEP
A/D
119.4
ATIS
ATIS
118.4
CTAF
CTAF
124.575
GND
GND
122.2
RDO
RDO
118.4
Grand Forks Tower
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

KGFK traffic patterns

2026-06-12 to 2026-10-23, 70 days observed · data 2026-10-23

High confidence
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
102.3
AVG OPS/DAY
145.6
Activity trend over 18 days: rising, from 68 to 94 operations per dayOperations trend (18 days)

Busiest day: Thu · Busiest month: Aug

FLEET MIX
Piston single 77%Unknown 7%Twin 6%Airliner 4%Helicopter 4%Turboprop 2%Jet 1%

Mostly small piston aircraft.

TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›P28A (Piston single) · ~1408 landings/mo
›UNKN (Unknown) · ~127 landings/mo
›PA44 (Twin) · ~106 landings/mo
›CRJ7 (Airliner) · ~67 landings/mo
›R44 (Helicopter) · ~65 landings/mo
LIKELY BASED AIRCRAFT
Low-confidence estimate

Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly single-engine piston aircraft.

›P28A (Piston single)
›R44 (Helicopter)
›UNKN (Unknown)
›PA44 (Twin)
›C172 (Piston single)

This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.

Data limitations (4)
›ADS-B coverage is incomplete; counts are an observed lower bound, not official totals.
›Some aircraft do not transmit usable ADS-B and are not counted.
›Aircraft types and based estimates are inferred and may be wrong.
›This is not official ATC, FAA, or airport data.
NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KRDR Grand Forks Air Force Base
9 NM W
VFR
KCKN Crookston Municipal Kirkwood Field
23 NM E
VFR
KTVF Thief River Falls Regional Airport
40 NM E
VFR
KFAR Hector International Airport
63 NM S
VFR
KDVL Devils Lake Regional Airport
70 NM W
VFR
KROX Roseau Municipal Rudy Billberg Field
80 NM NE
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CUSTOMS AVBL 24/7/365. YOU MUST SPEAK WITH AN OFFICER BEFORE ARRIVAL (USE PHONE OPTIONS) 701-772-3301 OR 701-772-6433.
›ARFF INDEX C SVCS AVBL WITH 24 HR PPR. CALL AMGR AT 701-795-6984.
›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.
›RWY 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.
›RWY 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.
›WESTERN MOST 100 FT OF TWY C1 IS AN EXTENSION OF THE BRAVO APRON & NOT VSBL FR THE TWR.
›PCR VALUE: 630/R/C/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 150/R/C/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 1000/R/C/W/T
›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.
›HVY STUDENT HELICOPTER TRAINING AT ARPT BTN PARALLEL TWYS.-
›LGTD ENTRANCE RD 1600' EAST OF RY 17R/35L.
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›TWY G, TWY N, & TWY U CLSD TO FIXED WING ACFT 12,500 LBS & OVER.
›PAEW 2330-0600 LOCAL
›RWY 17R SEGMENTED CIRCLE U/S.
›HVY STUDENT TRNG ACTVTY WI 15 MI OF ARPT.
›(CONTACT NAME) ARPT OPS & FAC MGR.
›PCR VALUE: 150/R/C/W/T
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KGFK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGFK have a METAR?
Yes. KGFK has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KGFK have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KGFK; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KGFK?
KGFK sits at 845 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGFK?
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.
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