Gray Army Air Field — Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States
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Distance & flight time from GRF
Gray Army Air Field
GRF designates Gray Army Airfield, a military installation located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Washington. The airfield primarily supports US Army aviation training and operations, including helicopter units and fixed-wing aircraft tied to the base's role as a major Pacific Northwest military hub. Unlike commercial airports, GRF handles no scheduled civilian passenger traffic, instead serving troop movements, cargo, medical evacuation training, and joint exercises involving Army and Air Force personnel stationed at the sprawling joint base. The facility's name honors a soldier from earlier military history, a common practice across Army airfields nationwide. Its proximity to Mount Rainier and the greater Tacoma-Seattle metropolitan area places GRF within one of the busiest military logistics corridors on the West Coast of the United States.
Runways at Gray Army Air Field (GRF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 6124 ft (1867 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Gray Army Air Field (GRF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SEATTLE APP/DEP | 120.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.65 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.325 MHz |
| GND | GND/CLNC DEL | 121.9 MHz |
| INFO | AR OPS | 36.1 MHz |
| MISC | ARNG OPS | 36.55 MHz |
| OPS | OPS | 32.3 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 134.1 MHz |
| RDO | BULLSEYE RDO | 36.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.325 MHz |
Airports near Gray Army Air Field (GRF)
- McChord Air Force Base (TCM) — 10.3 km (6.4 mi)
- Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) — 20.9 km (13.0 mi)
- Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) — 27.3 km (17.0 mi)
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — 45.8 km (28.5 mi)
- Bremerton National Airport (PWT) — 47.8 km (29.7 mi)
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) — 54.1 km (33.6 mi)
- Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) — 94.7 km (58.8 mi)
- Bowerman Airport (HQM) — 103.5 km (64.3 mi)
GRF is searched mainly by military personnel, contractors, or families tracking flights into Joint Base Lewis-McChord rather than civilian travelers. It is not open to commercial or public passenger bookings.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Gray Army Air Field?
The IATA code for Gray Army Air Field is GRF.
What is the ICAO code for Gray Army Air Field?
The ICAO code for Gray Army Air Field is KGRF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.