Grand Forks International Airport
Grand Forks International Airport is the main air gateway for Grand Forks in the United States, giving travelers a straightforward regional airport experience without the scale or stress of a major hub. Identified by GFK and KGFK, it is classed as a medium airport and sits at an elevation of 845 feet (258 m). For visitors arriving in eastern North Dakota, it offers an easy starting point for reaching the city, nearby university areas, and the wider Red River Valley.
About Grand Forks International Airport
Grand Forks International Airport is the main air gateway for Grand Forks in the United States, giving travelers a straightforward regional airport experience without the scale or stress of a major hub. Identified by GFK and KGFK, it is classed as a medium airport and sits at an elevation of 845 feet (258 m). For visitors arriving in eastern North Dakota, it offers an easy starting point for reaching the city, nearby university areas, and the wider Red River Valley.
Overview
Grand Forks International Airport is the main air gateway for Grand Forks in the United States, giving travelers a straightforward regional airport experience without the scale or stress of a major hub. Identified by GFK and KGFK, it is classed as a medium airport and sits at an elevation of 845 feet (258 m). For visitors arriving in eastern North Dakota, it offers an easy starting point for reaching the city, nearby university areas, and the wider Red River Valley.
What travelers should know
- The airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, so visitors should check local time carefully when planning arrivals, departures, or pickups.
- Its official website, http://www.gfkairport.com/, is the best source for current terminal information, parking details, and local airport updates.
- As a medium airport serving Grand Forks, it is often easier to navigate quickly than a large metropolitan airport.
- The airport’s layout supports both commercial and general aviation activity, which helps explain its mix of runway sizes and surfaces.
Airfield details
Grand Forks International Airport has four runways, a useful detail for aviation-minded travelers and private pilots. The longest is runway 17R/35L at 7,351 feet and asphalt surfaced, while runway 09L/27R measures 6,701 feet with a conc-g surface. Two shorter lighted concrete runways, 09R/27L at 3,300 feet and 17L/35R at 3,901 feet, add operational flexibility. For most passengers, that translates into an airport built to handle varied conditions while maintaining efficient access to Grand Forks.
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FAQ
Grand Forks International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Grand Forks International Airport is located in Grand Forks, United States (North America), at coordinates 47.950°, -97.180°.
- Its IATA code is GFK and its ICAO code is KGFK.
- Grand Forks International Airport serves Grand Forks, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Grand Forks International Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Grand Forks International Airport sits at latitude 47.950° and longitude -97.180°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GFK. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GFK is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GFK on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.