Thief River Falls Regional Airport (KTVF)
Medium airport · Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Thief River Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTVF |
| IATA | TVF |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°3'57" W 96°11'6" 48.06570, -96.18500 |
| Location | Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,504 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Thief River Falls Regional Airport at a glance
Thief River Falls Regional Airport is a medium airport in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States, known to airline systems as TVF. The field elevation of 1,119 ft (341 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTVF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 6,504 ft (1982 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KTVF 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 Thief River Falls Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks International Airport | KGFK | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Grand Forks Air Force Base | KRDR | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Bemidji Regional Airport | KBJI | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Hector International Airport | KFAR | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Baudette International Airport | KBDE | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Thief River Falls Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,119 ft field elevation of Thief River Falls Regional 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 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — 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 Thief River Falls Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Thief River Falls Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Thief River Falls Regional Airport is KTVF, and its IATA code is TVF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Thief River Falls Regional Airport above sea level?
Thief River Falls Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet (341 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Thief River Falls Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.0657, -96.1850 — in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Grand Forks International Airport, about 75 km away.
Does KTVF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTVF 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 Thief River Falls Regional Airport?
Thief River Falls Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,504 ft (1982 m) with a ASP surface.