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KGFK
Grand Forks International Airport · Grand Forks
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
845 ft / 258 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.40 MHz (Grand Forks Tower)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK), located in Grand Forks, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 4 active runways with a maximum elevation of 845 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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.
Full Name
Grand Forks International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KGFK / GFK
Municipality
Grand Forks
Country
Region
US-ND — North Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
845 ft
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Runway 17R / 35L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,349 ft / 2,240 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 17R (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35L (360°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: GFK | CRS: 354°
Runway 09L / 27R
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,206 ft / 1,282 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: CONC-G
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: CONC-G
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 09L (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27R (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17L / 35R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,900 ft / 1,189 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.1° / 0.1°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.1° / 0.1°
RWY 17L (180.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35R (0.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09R / 27L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,300 ft / 1,006 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 09R (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27L (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D APP/DEP
118.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
119.40 MHz
CTAF CTAF
118.40 MHz
GND GND
124.58 MHz
RDO RDO
122.20 MHz
TWR Grand Forks Tower
118.40 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026