Flying in Grand Forks, ND
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Grand Forks — the nearest is Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK), about 7 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 50m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 10m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Grand Forks
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Grand Forks International Airport
Grand Forks Air Force Base
Crookston Municipal Kirkwood Field
Hutson Field
Thief River Falls Regional Airport
Hallock Municipal Airport
Fosston Municipal Airport-Anderson Field
Hector International Airport
Pembina Municipal Airport
Moorhead Municipal Airport
Devils Lake Regional Airport
Roseau Municipal Rudy Billberg Field
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:05–19:55 | 15h 50m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 52m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:55–16:05 | 8h 10m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10.1°C / 50°F | -1.2°C / 30°F | 22 km/h | 28% |
| Summer | 27.3°C / 81°F | 16.3°C / 61°F | 19 km/h | 25% |
| Autumn | 13.2°C / 56°F | 4.1°C / 39°F | 20 km/h | 22% |
| Winter | -6.2°C / 21°F | -16°C / 3°F | 20 km/h | 21% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Grand Forks, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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