Gray Army Air Field — Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States

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Searching for an airport code near Fort Lewis/Tacoma? Gray Army Air Field is identified as GRF (ICAO: KGRF).

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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
15/336124 ft (1867 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Gray Army Air Field (GRF)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DSEATTLE APP/DEP120.1 MHz
ATISATIS124.65 MHz
CTAFCTAF119.325 MHz
GNDGND/CLNC DEL121.9 MHz
INFOAR OPS36.1 MHz
MISCARNG OPS36.55 MHz
OPSOPS32.3 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO134.1 MHz
RDOBULLSEYE RDO36.7 MHz
TWRTWR119.325 MHz

Airports near Gray Army Air Field (GRF)

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.