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 030853Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM FEW015 BKN070 OVC080 18/16 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 32028/0835 WSHFT 0830 LTG DSNT W-N SLP198 T01830156 53009

Wind 340° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 34

Current TAF

TAF KGFK 030829Z 0308/0406 15012KT P6SM BKN100 FM031500 18014G22KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 0321/0401 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM040200 22005KT P6SM OVC080

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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.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

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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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Grand Forks.

Training Availability

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