Grand Forks International Airport facts for kids

The Grand Forks International Airport is an airport located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It serves the Upper Midwest region. Even though it's called "International," it doesn't have regular flights leaving the United States. It gets its international name because it offers customs services for private planes arriving from Canada and other countries.

What is an Airport?

An airport is a special place where airplanes can take off and land. It has runways for planes, buildings for passengers, and towers where air traffic controllers guide planes safely. Airports are important for travel, trade, and connecting people around the world.

Grand Forks Airport: A Closer Look

Grand Forks International Airport is known by its code, GFK. It plays a key role for people flying in and out of the Grand Forks area. The airport helps connect the community to larger cities and other parts of the country.

Why "International"?

The "International" part of its name might seem confusing since it doesn't have regular international flights. However, it means the airport has special customs services. This allows private planes, like small jets or propeller planes, to land directly at GFK after flying in from other countries, especially Canada. Customs officers check these planes and their passengers to make sure everything is legal and safe.

Who Uses GFK?

Many different types of flights use GFK. This includes passenger flights that take people to other cities in the U.S. It also handles cargo planes that carry goods and packages. Private planes and even some military aircraft also use the airport.

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  FAA diagram of GFK

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In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Grand Forks para niños