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Medium airport

Grand Forks Air Force Base

IATA RDRICAO KRDRLocal RDR🇺🇸 Grand Forks
Coordinates
47.9611°N, 97.4012°W
Elevation
913 ft (278 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-ND
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:10
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
21:24
Civil dusk
22:03

About 15h 35m 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 Grand Forks Air Force Base

Grand Forks Air Force Base

Grand Forks Air Force Base (AFB) (IATA: RDR, ICAO: KRDR, FAA LID: RDR) is a United States Air Force installation in northeastern North Dakota, located north of Emerado and 16 miles (26 km) west of Grand Forks.

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

Live weather

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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
17 / 3512,350 ft / 3,764 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (9)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP118.100 MHz
ATISATIS27.345 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL119.150 MHz
GNDGND119.150 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO34.350 MHz
POSTCOMD POST31.100 MHz
PTDPTD37.220 MHz
RDORDO122.200 MHz
TWRRED RIVER TWR124.900 MHz

Navaids(1)

Instrument procedures & charts

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

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(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GRAND FORKS AFB CLASS DClass DControlledGND3400 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 Grand Forks Air Force Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Grand Forks Air Force Base?

The ICAO code for Grand Forks Air Force Base is KRDR, and its IATA code is RDR.

Where is Grand Forks Air Force Base located?

Grand Forks Air Force Base is medium airport located in Grand Forks, United States, at an elevation of 913 ft (278 m).

How many runways does Grand Forks Air Force Base have?

Grand Forks Air Force Base has 1 runway, the longest being 12,350 ft / 3,764 m.

What time zone is Grand Forks Air Force Base in?

Grand Forks Air Force Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Grand Forks Air Force Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Grand Forks Air Force Base is approximately 3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Grand Forks Air Force Base?

The nearest airport to Grand Forks Air Force Base is Douglas Portage Airport (ND60), about 3.2 nm to the w, followed by Gorman Field and Grand Forks International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Grand Forks Air Force Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.