Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK)
Grand Forks, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KGFK
IATA
GFK
City
Grand Forks
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
845 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
47.9493, -97.1761
Overview
Home to University of North Dakota aviation program, one of the top collegiate flight schools in the US.
Current Weather at KGFK
Pilots flying into or out of Grand Forks International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KGFK 122053Z 29015G22KT 10SM SCT055 BKN200 18/05 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 29026/2022 SLP153 T01830050 55001Wind 290° at 15 kt — likely active runway near heading 29
Current TAF
TAF KGFK 121730Z 1218/1318 31017G30KT P6SM SCT040 SCT200 FM122100 31017G24KT P6SM BKN200 FM130000 32012KT P6SM BKN060 FM130300 29005KT P6SM OVC100Read any KGFK METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Grand Forks International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KGFK. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KGFK. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Grand Forks. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Grand Forks International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Grand Forks International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KGFK include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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