Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) is a medium to large sized, multi-use airport located five miles west of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota. GFK serves as the region's air transportation hub as well as being home to the University of North Dakota's nationally recognized flight training program. It has Class Delta airspace extending from the surface to 3,300 msl. Seven miles west of GFK is the Grand Forks Air Force base (RDR) which has a unique Temporary Flight Restricted zone for conducting UAS operations and Class Delta airspace extending from the surface to 3400 msl. Check NOTAMs prior to departing for GFK for the latest information. The combination of complex airspace and a diverse traffic mix consisting of everything from pre-solo students through high time air carrier pilots and their associated aircraft, makes GFK complex for both controllers and pilots. This video prepares pilots for hot spots, challenges and runway configuration details at GFK.
General Links
Airport Diagrams, VFR Charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMS, and Construction Notice Diagrams, etc., are routinely updated. Here are some links to current FAA information.
- Aeronautical Information Services. The Aeronautical Information Services site has a wealth of information and:
- Is the authoritative government source for collecting, storing, maintaining, and disseminating aeronautical data for the U. S. and its territories.
- Develops and maintains all public instrument flight procedures and airways.
- Serves as the FAA's aeronautical charting authority for the development, publication, and dissemination of aeronautical charts and products to support aviation and to meet demand for increased capacity, efficiency, and predictability in the airspace, routes, and airports of the National Airspace System (NAS).
- Airport Construction
- Airport Diagram
- Chart Supplement
- From the Flight Deck Videos
- Hot Spots
- NOTAMS
- VFR Charts