Why go
- City in North Dakota, United States.
- Served by Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR).
History
Grand Forks is a city in and the county seat of Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 59,166 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 59,845 in 2024, making it the state's third-most populous city, after Fargo and Bismarck. Grand Forks, along with its twin city of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, forms the center of the Grand Forks metropolitan statistical area, which is often called Greater Grand Forks or the Grand Cities.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 3 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Sanford
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E · 1 route: Thief River Falls
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR); 50 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GFK has direct flights to 5 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Las Vegas, Mesa, Minneapolis, Sanford, Thief River Falls).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Grand Forks, North Dakota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.