
Regional airport · Grand Forks, United States
Grand Forks International
- Elevation
- 845 ft
- Coordinates
- 47°57′N 97°11′W
- Local time
- America/Chicago
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Field information
KGFK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Grand Forks International (KGFK/GFK) has 4 runways; the longest, 17R/35L, is 7,351 ft (2,241 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index B. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KGFK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Chicago
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Grand Forks
Elevation
845 ft
Position
47.9493, -97.1761
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index B
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · KGFK
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17R/35L | 7,351 ft (2,241 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 09L/27R | 6,701 ft (2,042 m) | 100 ft | concrete | — |
| 17L/35R | 3,901 ft (1,189 m) | 75 ft | concrete | Lighted |
| 09R/27L | 3,300 ft (1,006 m) | 60 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KGFK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Grand Forks International (KGFK / GFK) in Grand Forks, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KGFK is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KGFK
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at KGFK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KGFK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at KGFK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KGFK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KGFK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KGFK: 47° 56′ 57″ N 97° 10′ 34″ W; elevation 845 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Grand Forks
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Grand Forks. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KGFK.
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Cargo Operations at KGFK
Support for freighter operations into KGFK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KGFK sits in the network
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Operating into KGFK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Grand Forks International — one desk for the whole trip.