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Grand Forks International traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Grand Forks International (GFK · KGFK) is 1,645 ft MSL · 800 AGL as published by the FAA, and 17R, 27R, 35R, 09R are charted right traffic. · Open on the map

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Pattern diagram

Drawn to scale from the FAA NASR runway alignments and the per end right traffic flags — pick a runway to see its pattern. Live wind picks the favored runway when KGFK reports it.

5,000 ftNMNxw 264°downwind 354°base 084°final 174°45° entry17R35L09L27R17L35R09R27L

RWY 17RRIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
174° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
7,351 × 150 ft
TPA
1,645 ft MSL · 800 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
118.4
More details — RWY 17R
Threshold elev
843 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
53 ft
TDZ elevation
843 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
7,351 / 7,351 / 7,351 / 7,351 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
17R Right traffic 174° mag 1,645 ft MSL · 800 AGL
35L Left traffic 354° mag 1,645 ft MSL · 800 AGL
09L Left traffic 084° mag 1,645 ft MSL · 800 AGL
27R Right traffic 264° mag 1,645 ft MSL · 800 AGL
17L Left traffic 174° mag 1,645 ft MSL · 800 AGL
35R Right traffic 354° mag 1,645 ft MSL · 800 AGL
09R Right traffic 084° mag 1,645 ft MSL · 800 AGL
27L Left traffic 264° mag 1,645 ft MSL · 800 AGL

Pattern altitude is published for KGFK in the FAA NASR data. Headings are the runway alignment; downwind is the reciprocal.

Flying the pattern at KGFK

Grand Forks International is towered, working 118.4. Contact the tower before entering the surface area and fly the pattern you are assigned — the directions below are the charted default when no instruction is given.

Watch the right traffic ends here: 17R, 27R, 35R, 09R. A right pattern at a field where the other end is left is the single most common place to end up pointing at opposing traffic. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KGFK?

The FAA publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 800 ft AGL for Grand Forks International, which is 1,645 ft MSL on the altimeter with the field at 845 ft.

Does KGFK have right traffic?

Yes, on 4 runway ends: 17R, 27R, 35R, 09R. Every other end at Grand Forks International is standard left traffic.

Do I fly a standard pattern at KGFK?

Grand Forks International is towered (118.4), so the pattern shown here is the charted default — but the controller's instruction overrides it. Expect straight in approaches, base entries and midfield crossings as traffic dictates.

More about KGFK

Pattern direction and alignment are drawn from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle); the diagram is generated, not an FAA chart. Pattern altitude is shown as published where NASR carries one, otherwise as the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention. For planning and education only; always verify against the Chart Supplement.

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