Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR): Codes, Runways & Location
Grand Forks Air Force Base (IATA: RDR · ICAO: KRDR) is a medium-sized airport serving Grand Forks, United States. It lies at 47.9611° N, 97.4012° W, 913 ft (278 m) above sea level.
Overview of Grand Forks Air Force Base
Grand Forks Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Grand Forks in United States. It is identified by the IATA code RDR and the ICAO code KRDR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Grand Forks Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3764 m (12350 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 913 ft (278 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) about 17 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,764 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Forks Air Force Base
Where is Grand Forks Air Force Base located?
Grand Forks Air Force Base is located in Grand Forks, United States. Its coordinates are 47.9611° N, 97.4012° W.
What is the airport code for Grand Forks Air Force Base?
Grand Forks Air Force Base has an IATA code of RDR and an ICAO code of KRDR.
How long is the runway at Grand Forks Air Force Base?
Grand Forks Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3764 m (12350 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Grand Forks Air Force Base have?
Grand Forks Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Grand Forks Air Force Base a major airport?
Grand Forks Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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