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Medium airport

Gray Army Air Field

IATA GRFICAO KGRFLocal GRF🇺🇸 Fort Lewis/Tacoma
Coordinates
47.0792°N, 122.5810°W
Elevation
300 ft (91 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
14.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:55
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
21:01
Civil dusk
21:39

About 15h 28m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Gray Army Air Field

Gray Army Air Field

Gray Army Airfield, also known as Gray AAF, is a military airfield located within the Fort Lewis entity of Joint Base Lewis–McChord near Tacoma, in Pierce County, Washington, United States.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 336,124 ft / 1,867 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (10)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DSEATTLE APP/DEP120.100 MHz
ATISATIS124.650 MHz
CTAFCTAF119.325 MHz
GNDGND/CLNC DEL121.900 MHz
INFOAR OPS36.100 MHz
MISCARNG OPS36.550 MHz
OPSOPS32.300 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO134.100 MHz
RDOBULLSEYE RDO36.700 MHz
TWRTWR119.325 MHz

Navaids(2)

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (3)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Runway hot spots (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SEATTLE CLASS B AREA OClass BControlled5000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
FORT LEWIS/TACOMA CLASS DClass DControlledGND2800 ft MSL
TACOMA CLASS DClass DControlledGND2800 ft MSL
FORT LEWIS CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL
DZ PWA009 OCNL USESpecial useDangerGND10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gray Army Air Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gray Army Air Field?

The ICAO code for Gray Army Air Field is KGRF, and its IATA code is GRF.

Where is Gray Army Air Field located?

Gray Army Air Field is medium airport located in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States, at an elevation of 300 ft (91 m).

How many runways does Gray Army Air Field have?

Gray Army Air Field has 1 runway, the longest being 6,124 ft / 1,867 m.

What time zone is Gray Army Air Field in?

Gray Army Air Field is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gray Army Air Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gray Army Air Field is approximately 14.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gray Army Air Field?

The nearest airport to Gray Army Air Field is McChord Air Force Base (TCM), about 5.5 nm to the ne, followed by Fort Lewis Road / Pacemaker Landing Zone Airport and Shady Acres Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Gray Army Air Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.