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KGAF

Hutson Field · Grafton

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
824 ft / 251 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Hutson Field (KGAF), located in Grafton, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 824 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Hutson Field
ICAO / IATA
KGAF / —
Municipality
Grafton
Country
Region
US-ND — North Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
824 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,300 ft / 1,311 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 08 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,899 ft / 1,188 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 17 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D GRAND FORKS APP/DEP
132.30 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.80 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026