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Where is Grand Forks AFB Located? - Grand Forks AFB is a city located in the Grand Forks County of North Dakota, United States. Grand Forks AFB lies between 40.8681539 Degrees North latitudes and 73.425676 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Grand Forks AFB?: The Google Map showing the location of Grand Forks AFB in the U.S. state of North Dakota.

Where is Grand Forks AFB Located?

Grand Forks AFB is a city located in the Grand Forks County of North Dakota, United States. Grand Forks AFB lies between 40.8681539 Degrees North latitudes and 73.425676 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Grand Forks AFB city is 2002 people and the city has a total area of 7.5 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota Quick Facts

Property	Information
City	Grand Forks AFB
County	Grand Forks County
State	North Dakota
State Capital	Bismarck
US Region	Midwestern United States
Latitude	47.9611°N
Longitude	97.3866°W
Elevation	846 ft (258 m)
Land Area	12.18 sq mi
Water Area	0.01 sq mi
Total Area	12.19 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)	2,013 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)	Approximately 165
ZIP Code	58204
Area Code	701
Time Zone Standard	Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone Daylight	Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
Currency	United States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code	38-32235
Congressional District	North Dakota's At-Large Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota — 15 mi South
Thompson, North Dakota — 8 mi Southwest
Emerado, North Dakota — 12 mi West
Manvel, North Dakota — 18 mi Northwest
East Grand Forks, Minnesota — 16 mi Southeast
Grafton, North Dakota — 40 mi Northeast
Fertile, Minnesota — 45 mi Southeast
Crookston, Minnesota — 55 mi Southeast
Devils Lake, North Dakota — 90 mi West
Fargo, North Dakota — 85 mi South

Driving Distances from Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota

City	State	Distance (mi)	Approx. Drive Time
Thompson	North Dakota	8	15 minutes
Emerado	North Dakota	12	20 minutes
Grand Forks	North Dakota	15	25 minutes
East Grand Forks	Minnesota	16	25 minutes
Manvel	North Dakota	18	30 minutes
Grafton	North Dakota	40	45 minutes
Fertile	Minnesota	45	55 minutes
Crookston	Minnesota	55	1 hour
Fargo	North Dakota	85	1 hour 30 minutes
Devils Lake	North Dakota	90	1 hour 40 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota

Transportation	Details
Airport Name	Grand Forks International Airport
IATA Code	GFK
Port	Not Applicable
Major Highways	U.S. Route 2, U.S. Route 81, Interstate 29
Train/Amtrak Service	Amtrak Empire Builder service available in Grand Forks
Local Bus/Transit Service	Grand Forks Cities Area Transit (CAT)

Interstate 29 - Major north-south interstate connecting Grand Forks with Fargo and Canada.
U.S. Route 2 - Regional highway connecting northern North Dakota communities.
U.S. Route 81 - Historic north-south route serving the Red River Valley region.

What are top Places to Visit in Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota

Landmark Name	Type
Grand Forks Air Force Base	Military Installation
Grand Forks AFB Heritage Center	Museum
University of North Dakota Aerospace Facilities	Educational Attraction
Ralph Engelstad Arena	Sports Venue
North Dakota Museum of Art	Museum
Red River State Recreation Area	Recreation Area
Japanese Gardens at Sertoma Park	Garden
Myra Arboretum	Nature Attraction
Turtle River State Park	State Park
River Cities Speedway	Entertainment Venue

Colleges and Universities near Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota

Institution Name	Type	Level	Notable For
University of North Dakota	Public	University	Aviation, aerospace, medicine, engineering, and research programs
Northland Community and Technical College	Public	Community College	Technical education, aviation maintenance, and workforce training
Mayville State University	Public	University	Education, business, and liberal arts programs
Lake Region State College	Public	Community College	Career training and academic programs
Grand Forks Public Schools	Public	K–12 District	Public education services

Waterbodies near Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota

Red River of the North, Turtle River, Lake Ardoch, English Coulee, Larimore Reservoir

Golf Courses near Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota

King's Walk Golf Course, Grand Forks Country Club, Valley Golf Course, Larimore Golf Club

Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota — Key Historical Facts

Grand Forks Air Force Base was established in 1957 during the Cold War period as a Strategic Air Command installation.
The base was originally developed to support long-range bomber and missile defense operations.
Grand Forks AFB later became a major center for remotely piloted aircraft systems and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
The installation has played an important role in national defense and regional economic development in northeastern North Dakota.
The base is home to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, which operates advanced unmanned aircraft systems.
Today, Grand Forks AFB remains an important military and aerospace facility serving the United States Air Force.

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