Grand Forks International Airport (GFK): Airport Guide

Airport facts

IATA code: GFK
ICAO code: KGFK
City: Grand Forks
Region / province: North Dakota
Country / territory: United States
Category: Medium-sized airport
Coordinates: 47.9493° N, 97.1761° W
Elevation: 258 m (845 ft)
Time zone: America/North Dakota/Center (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
Runways: 4
Longest runway: 2,241 m (7,351 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
17R/35L	2,241 m7,351 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes
09L/27R	2,042 m6,701 ft	30 m	Concrete	No
17L/35R	1,189 m3,901 ft	23 m	Concrete	Yes
09R/27L	1,006 m3,300 ft	18 m	Concrete	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
12,466 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
11,989 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,070 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 50 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
A/D	APP/DEP	118.100 MHz
ATIS	—	119.400 MHz
Common traffic advisory CTAF	—	118.400 MHz
Ground GND	—	124.575 MHz
Radio RDO	—	122.200 MHz
Tower TWR	Grand Forks Tower	118.400 MHz
UNICOM UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

Air freight to and from Grand Forks International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Grand Forks through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Hector International Airport	FAR	Fargo	118 km
Falls International Airport	INL	International Falls	288 km
Minot International Airport	MOT	Minot	307 km
Duluth International Airport	DLH	Duluth	394 km
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field	MSP	Minneapolis	456 km
Williston Basin International Airport	XWA	Williston	489 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Grand Forks International Airport?

The IATA code of Grand Forks International Airport is GFK and its ICAO code is KGFK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Grand Forks International Airport located?

Grand Forks International Airport is in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, at coordinates 47.9493° N, 97.1761° W and an elevation of 258 m (845 ft).

How far is Grand Forks International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Grand Forks International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,070 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 11,989 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 12,466 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 16 h 50 min.

How long is the runway at Grand Forks International Airport?

The longest runway at Grand Forks International Airport is 2,241 m (7,351 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 4 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Grand Forks International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.