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Grand Forks Air Force Base (KRDR/RDR) — Grand Forks, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Tower
124.9
Runways
17/35, 18/36
Elevation
913 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points
Missing: Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KRDR
  • Name: Grand Forks Air Force Base
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 47.961102
  • Longitude: -97.401199
  • Elevation: 913 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Grand Forks
  • IATA Code: RDR
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 3764x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 12351 x 150 ft
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 125
  • Lighting: HIRL
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 124.900 MHz
  • Ground: 119.150 MHz
  • Operations: 122.200 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Grand Forks Air Force Base operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 701-747-4360
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M481/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 18/36 CLSD
2026-10-28 15:00 UTC 2026-10-28 16:30 UTC
M0481/
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 18/36 CLSD
2026-10-28 15:00 UTC 2026-10-28 16:30 UTC
M493/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 18/36 CLSD
2026-10-28 14:30 UTC 2026-10-28 17:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KRDR?
Grand Forks Air Force Base operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KRDR?
The tower frequency at Grand Forks Air Force Base is 124.9 MHz.
Does KRDR require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KRDR located?
Grand Forks Air Force Base (KRDR) is located in Grand Forks, United States.
What is the IATA code for KRDR?
The IATA code for Grand Forks Air Force Base is RDR.
How long is the runway at KRDR?
The main runway at Grand Forks Air Force Base (17/35) measures 3764x46m.