Grand Forks International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Grand Forks, United States. Its IATA code is GFK and its ICAO code is KGFK. The airport lies at an elevation of 845 ft (258 m) above sea level. It has 4 runway(s); the longest is 17R/35L, 7,351 ft (2,241 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GFK
- ICAO code
- KGFK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 845 ft (258 m)
- Coordinates
- 47.9493, -97.1761
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 6,701 ft · 2,042 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Concrete | No |
| 09R/27L | 3,300 ft · 1,006 m | 60 ft · 18 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 3,901 ft · 1,189 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 7,351 ft · 2,241 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Grand Forks International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TVF Thief River Falls Regional Airport | Thief River Falls, United States | 75 km · 47 mi |
| FAR Hector International Airport | Fargo, United States | 118 km · 73 mi |
| DVL Devils Lake Regional Airport | Devils Lake, United States | 130 km · 81 mi |
| JMS Jamestown Regional Airport | Jamestown, United States | 160 km · 99 mi |
| YWG Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport | Winnipeg, Canada | 218 km · 135 mi |
| BRD Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport | Brainerd, United States | 287 km · 178 mi |
| YQK Kenora Airport | Kenora, Canada | 290 km · 180 mi |
| ABR Aberdeen Regional Airport | Aberdeen, United States | 294 km · 183 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GFK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,914 | 1,189 | 1,033 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,021 | 1,256 | 1,092 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,353 | 1,462 | 1,271 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,175 | 1,973 | 1,714 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,433 | 3,997 | 3,474 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,773 | 4,208 | 3,657 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,017 | 4,360 | 3,789 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,760 | 5,443 | 4,730 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,147 | 5,684 | 4,939 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,408 | 5,846 | 5,080 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,676 | 6,012 | 5,225 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,426 | 7,100 | 6,170 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,489 | 7,139 | 6,204 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,163 | 8,800 | 7,647 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,265 | 8,864 | 7,702 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,734 | 9,155 | 7,956 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.400 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.400 |
| GND | GND | 124.575 |
| RDO | RDO | 122.200 |
| TWR | Grand Forks Tower | 118.400 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Grand Forks International Airport?
The IATA code of Grand Forks International Airport is GFK and its ICAO code is KGFK.
Where is Grand Forks International Airport located?
Grand Forks International Airport is in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, at 47.9493, -97.1761.
What time zone is Grand Forks International Airport in?
Grand Forks International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Grand Forks International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17R/35L, 7,351 ft (2,241 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Grand Forks International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF), about 75 km (47 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.