Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, ND, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK) is a regional airport serving Grand Forks, ND at 845 ft. KGFK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (09L, 09R, 17L, 17R), longest 7,351 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KGFK in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 7,500 ft, temperature 9°C (48°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGFK 130453Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM FEW075 09/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP179 T00890056
What changed at KGFK?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 25,000 ft ceiling dissipated, no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KGFK
KGFK is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17L, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 150 ft (field elevation 845 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KGFK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27LFAV | 3,300 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 27R | 6,701 ft | CONC-G | 6 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 17L | 3,901 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 17R | 7,351 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 35L | 7,351 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 35R | 3,901 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 09L | 6,701 ft | CONC-G | 6 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 09R | 3,300 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGFK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, ND: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KGFK is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KGFK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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JMS UA /OV JMS270020/TM 0051/FL050/TP P28A/TB NEG
JMS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JMS270020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0051Reported at 00:51 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGFK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGFK reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27L/27R
- 29%
- 17L/17R
- 28%
- 09L/09R
- 23%
- 35L/35R
- 20%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KGFK 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM OVC100 FM131500 32008KT P6SM FEW060 FM140000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KGFK
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KGFK.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGFK
- IATA
- GFK
- FAA LID
- GFK
- City
- Grand Forks
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 845 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.9493, -97.1761
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 7,351 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.4 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 55m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- UND UAS/RC Club 1 , Grand Forks, ND · 5 mi
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- Red River RC Flyers - 140th St SW , East Grand Forks, MN · 6 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KGFK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGFK reported VFR conditions during about 78.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 251 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.1 kt, calm 5.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.0 | 20.8 | 10.5 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 72.3 | 15.2 | 7.7 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 72.5 | 16.1 | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 80.2 | 12.5 | 5.2 | 2.2 |
| May | 83.3 | 12.2 | 3.5 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 88.8 | 8.0 | 2.6 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 91.0 | 6.4 | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 88.5 | 7.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 85.6 | 9.4 | 3.6 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 80.1 | 13.7 | 4.2 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 71.5 | 19.8 | 6.2 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 60.4 | 19.5 | 12.9 | 7.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.8 kt |
| Feb | 9.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.9 kt |
| Apr | 10.1 kt |
| May | 9.7 kt |
| Jun | 8.4 kt |
| Jul | 7.3 kt |
| Aug | 7.4 kt |
| Sep | 8.5 kt |
| Oct | 9.3 kt |
| Nov | 9.4 kt |
| Dec | 9.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGFK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, ND shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KGFK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KGFK?+
KGFK has 8 runways: 09L, 09R, 17L, 17R, 27L, 27R, 35L, 35R; the longest is 7,351 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGFK report its own weather?+
Yes. Grand Forks International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGFK have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGFK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KGFK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGFK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGFK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Grand Forks International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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