KRDR -- Grand Forks Afb

Grand Forks, ND, US

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Airport Communications

RED RIVER TOWER: 124.9 (349.0)
RED RIVER GROUND: 119.15 (275.8)
GRAND FORKS APPROACH: 118.1 (318.1)
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 119.15 (360.7)
EMERG: 121.5 (243.0)
ARR: 121.1, 126.6
COMD POST: (311.0, 321.0)
D-ATIS: (273.45)
PMSV METRO: (343.5)
PTD: (372.2)
ASOS at GFK (8.8 E): 701-772-3486
AWOS-3 at GAF (26.9 N): 118.625, 701-352-0581
AWOS-3 at CKN (32.3 E): 126.425, 218-281-3018
  • Approach/Departure service provided by minneapolis ARTCC (ZMP) on frequency 132.15/269.6 (grand forks RCAG) when grand forks (RDR) approach control is closed.
  • Digital-ATIS, data link enabled.

Runways

Runway 18/36

Dimensions12351 x 150 feet / 3765 x 46 meters
Surface Asphalt / Grooved / in Good Condition
Edge LightingHigh Intensity
Runway 18 Runway 36
Coordinates N47°58.69' / W97°24.05'N47°56.66' / W97°24.05'
Elevation 896.1910.9
Traffic Pattern RightLeft
Runway Heading 180° True0° True
Markings Precision Instrument in poor conditionPrecision Instrument in poor condition
Glide Slope Indicator P4L (2.6° Glide Path Angle)P4L (2.6° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights ALSF-IALSF-I
REIL NoNo

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN47°57.68' / W97°24.05'
LocationLocated 13 miles W of Grand Forks, ND.
Elevation910.9 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation3° E
Traffic Pattern Altitude1500 ft

Operations

Airport UsePrivate use
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleNo
BeaconSWG — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes
A.R.T.C.C.MINNEAPOLIS
F.S.S.GRAND FORKS
NOTAMs FacilityGFK (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartTWIN CITIES
Airspace AnalysisNOT ANALYZED
AttendanceALL/ALL/ALL
AirspaceCLASS D SVC OPR 1200-0530Z++, CLSD HOL; OTHER TIMES CLASS G

Ownership

OwnershipAir Force
Owner
USAF
GRAND FORKS AFB
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
701-747-4409
Manager
BASE OPERATIONS
GRAND FORKS AFB
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
701-747-4360

Services Available

Transient StorageHangar
Airframe RepairMAJOR
Engine RepairMAJOR
Bulk OxygenLOW
Other ServicesCARGO

Remarks

  • Oil available in package product only, hand transfer RQR.
  • Jasu: (AM32A-86) (AM32-95)
  • Caution: unctl VEH traffic on taxiway and ramps.
  • Restricted: all inbd passengers/Cargo aircraft must contact comd post no later than 30 minimum prior to landing. Aircraft with DGR materials contact PTD 30 minimum prior to ETA.
  • Fuel: J8
  • Oil: oil available in package product only, hand transfer RQR. O-133-148
  • Miscellaneous: aircraft with VHF RDO eqpt only may contact AM operations through ATC. No hangar space. All aircraft with DV on board contact comd post 60 NM prior landing.
  • On base lodging for trans aircrews unavailable.
  • Caution: UAV operations within 11 DME half circle RDR R-180 through RDR R-360 W of grand forks AFB, surface to FL 180.UAV operations entire Class D airspace.
  • Service: tran alert: operate 1300-0100Z++ MON-FRI, 1400-2300Z++ SAT and SUN. No NML operate on federal HOL.
  • After hours require must have apvl of RW/CV.
  • Restricted: prior permission required all tsnt aircraft, contact afld GMT DSN 362-4409, C701-747-4409 fax extn 4212.
  • Restricted: LTD classified stor for tran aircrews.
  • Miscellaneous: weather service available H24 at DSN 362-4396, C701-747-4396. AN/FMQ-19 automated observing SYS in use; Augmented by human obsn when NEC. Contact 15 OWS scott AFB DSN 576-9755, C 618-256-9755 DUR weather FLT closure or evac. Building obstruction may impact prevailing visibility 010--220-.
  • Miscellaneous: runway condition code & ficon not RPT.
  • Restricted: bash phase I & II dtrmd by bgng & end of waterfowl migration; NOTAM will be publ when phase II is implemented.
  • Caution: runway surface deteriorated. Grooves in runway may not produce EXP BA when the runway is wet.
  • Operate 1200-0530Z++; Closed HOL.
  • Service: fluid: SP presair DE-ICE not available.
  • HVY, LRG, and HI per aircraft: ovhd 2500 ft MSL; Rectangular 2000 ft MSL; Light aircraft and HEL 1500 ft MSL.