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.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 8°C (47°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRDR 130455Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP177 T00820051 $
What changed at KRDR?
Since the 0355Z (10:55 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 7,500 ft ceiling dissipated, no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KRDR
KRDR is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 200 ft (field elevation 913 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 KRDR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35FAV | 12,350 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 17 | 12,350 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 7 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 8→7 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 © 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 KRDR
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 KRDR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRDR reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 29 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 51%
- 35
- 49%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2000Z (3:00 PM CDT)
TAF KRDR 122000Z 1220/1402 30020G30KT 9999 FEW040 510002 QNH2997INS BECMG 1221/1222 31012G20KT 9999 FEW040 QNH2997INS BECMG 1223/1224 27006KT 9999 FEW070 QNH3000INS BECMG 1314/1315 31012KT 9999 SKC QNH3007INS TX19/1220Z TN09/1312Z
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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
- 18h 57m
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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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50–100 NM
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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 2610 · 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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