Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KGAF
- Coordinates
- 48.4047, -97.3709
- Elevation
- 824 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- TWIN CITIES
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GRAND FORKS
- NOTAM facility
- GFK
- Attendance
- MON-FRI DALGT; SAT-SUN ON CALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1947/10
- Distance from city
- 2 ESE
Weather
METAR observed
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunset | 09:34 PM | 02:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 10:16 PM | 03:16Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:16 PM → 04:46 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:34 PM → 04:28 AM
Plan a flight from KGAF
Runway 08/26
4,074 ft × 115 ft · Turf (Good) 08
- Heading
- 084° mag · 90° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
26
- Heading
- 264° mag · 270° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 17/35
3,898 ft × 74 ft · Asphalt (Good) 17
- Heading
- 174° mag · 180° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
35
- Heading
- 354° mag · 360° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 132.3 | GRAND FORKS APP/DEP |
| UNIC | 122.8 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDR · Red River | TACAN | 116.40 | r357° / 26.9 NM |
| GFK · Grand Forks | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r336° / 28 NM |
| HML · Humboldt | VORTAC | 112.40 | r191° / 29.6 NM |
Approaches
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 17 ↗ · amdt 0A
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 35 ↗ · amdt 0A
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Agricultural, Instruction
Ownership & management
Owner
GRAFTON ARPT AUTH
PO BOX 578, GRAFTON, ND
701-331-4220
Manager
BRIAN EROVICK
15182 HWY 17, GRAFTON, ND
701-331-4220
Remarks FAA
- BE ALERT: 3 FT DITCH BTN EAST END 8/26 & 17/35, USE DSGND TWYS.
- LARGE BIRDS AND DEER ON OR INVOF ARPT.
- HVY AERIAL SPRAY ACTIVITY MAY-OCT.
- CFM WINTER CONDS & SNOW REMOVAL WITH AMGR CALL 701-331-4220/701-360-1365.
- NMRS TSNT FLT TRNG ACTIVITIES.
- RWY 08/26 CLSD WINTER MONTHS DUE TO LACK OF SNOW REMOVAL.
- RWY 08 HAS +3' DITCH 213' FM THRSHOLD
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- PAPI RWY 17 & 35, MIRL RWY 17/35 PRESET ON LOW INTST DUSK-2300; TO INCR INTST AFT 2300 ACTVT - CTAF.
- FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 701-331-4220.
- CHAIRMAN ARPT AUTH RANDY SCHUSTER.
- 24-HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD ONLY.
- RWY 08/26 - MKD WITH WHITE DALGT END MKRS.
- TURF SOFT WHEN WET.
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