Grand Forks Air Force Base (KRDR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Grand Forks Air Force Base in Grand Forks, ND, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Grand Forks Air Force Base (KRDR) is a regional airport serving Grand Forks, ND at 913 ft. KRDR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 12,350 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 KRDR 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.
What changed at KRDR?
Since the 0255Z (9:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 160° to 200°.
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Current pilot readout for KRDR
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Track KRDR free on TelegramRunway 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 KRDR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 12,350 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 35 | 12,350 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 5→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRDR 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 Air Force Base 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 KRDR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRDR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRDR reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 39 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 17
- 57%
- 35
- 43%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (6:00 PM CDT)
TAF AMD KRDR 282300Z 2823/3002 23009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2984INS BECMG 2909/2910 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2983INS BECMG 2913/2914 20009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2985INS BECMG 2922/2923 21010G20KT 9999 FEW120 QNH2980INS TX38/2919Z TN21/2911Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2823 NEXT 2912
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KRDR
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KRDR.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRDR
- IATA
- RDR
- FAA LID
- RDR
- City
- Grand Forks
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 913 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.9611, -97.4012
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 12,350 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 27.345 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 35m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
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 · 15 mi
- Red River RC Flyers - Alerus Center — Grand Forks, ND · 15 mi
- Red River RC Flyers - 140th St SW — East Grand Forks, MN · 17 mi
KRDR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Grand Forks Air Force Base in Grand Forks, ND shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KRDR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRDR?+
KRDR has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 12,350 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRDR report its own weather?+
Yes — Grand Forks Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRDR have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRDR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRDR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRDR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KRDR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Grand Forks Air Force Base (KRDR) 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 Air Force Base (KRDR)
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 Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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