Grand Forks Airport (CZGF)
Medium airport · Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Grand Forks Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CZGF |
| IATA | ZGF |
| Elevation | 1,720 ft (524 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°0'56" W 118°25'52" 49.01560, -118.43100 |
| Location | Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,300 ft (1311 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Grand Forks Airport at a glance
Grand Forks Airport is a medium airport in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada, known to airline systems as ZGF. The field elevation of 1,720 ft (524 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CZGF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 4,300 ft (1311 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CZGF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Grand Forks Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport | CYCG | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Penticton Airport | CYYF | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Kelowna International Airport | CYLW | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Vernon Regional Airport | CYVK | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Fairchild Air Force Base | KSKA | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Grand Forks Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,720 ft field elevation of Grand Forks Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Forks Airport
What is the ICAO code of Grand Forks Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Grand Forks Airport is CZGF, and its IATA code is ZGF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Grand Forks Airport above sea level?
Grand Forks Airport sits at an elevation of 1,720 feet (524 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Grand Forks Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.0156, -118.4310 — in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport, about 66 km away.
Does CZGF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CZGF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Grand Forks Airport?
Grand Forks Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,300 ft (1311 m) with a ASP surface.