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Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Grand Rapids, United States

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Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Grand Rapids, United States
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Routes out
20
Destinations
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794 ft
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West Michigan's primary commercial gateway serving Grand Rapids.

Opened
1919
Location
Grand Rapids, United States
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the principal commercial airport serving Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the broader West Michigan region. Named after the 38th President of the United States, who was born in Omaha but raised in Grand Rapids, the airport handles millions of passengers annually and serves as a vital economic hub for the region. The airport underwent significant modernization and expansion in the 2000s and 2010s, including a major terminal renovation and concourse improvements. It offers nonstop service to dozens of domestic destinations and has continued to attract new airline routes as West Michigan's economy has grown. GRR is operated by the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority and is located approximately 15 miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. The facility is known for its relatively efficient operations and manageable size, making it a convenient alternative to larger Midwest airports.
Terminals
The airport features a single terminal building with two concourses, Concourse A and Concourse B, housing all commercial airline gates.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, ride-share services, and hotel shuttles, with limited public bus service connecting the airport to the Grand Rapids metro area.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving GRR include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after President Gerald R. Ford, the only U.S. president from Michigan.
  • ›Located approximately 15 miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids.
  • ›The airport authority was restructured in 2014 as an independent entity separate from Kent County.
  • ›GRR serves as an economic driver for the West Michigan region, supporting thousands of jobs.
  • ›The airport has invested in sustainability initiatives including energy-efficient terminal lighting and infrastructure.
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Route map (20 destinations)

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Routes

GRR → DFWAA · ERD ER4
GRR → ORDAA · ER4 ERD
GRR → ATLAF · 717 M88 319 320
GRR → ATLDL · 320 717 M88 319
GRR → CVGDL · ERJ
GRR → DTWDL · 320 ERJ M88 717
GRR → LGADL · CR7
GRR → MCODL · CR7
GRR → MSPDL · 320 319
GRR → STLFL · 73C
GRR → AZAG4 · 319
GRR → LASG4 · M80
GRR → PIEG4 · 320
GRR → SFBG4 · M80
GRR → ATLKL · 320 717 M88 319
GRR → CLEUA · ERJ CRJ ER4
GRR → DENUA · CR7 E70
GRR → EWRUA · ERJ E70
GRR → IADUA · ERJ ER4
GRR → IAHUA · ERJ
GRR → ORDUA · 319 320
GRR → DFWUS · ERD ER4
GRR → ORDUS · ER4 ERD
GRR → BWIWN · 73W
GRR → DENWN · 73W
GRR → MCOWN · 73W
GRR → STLWN · 73C
GRR → TPAWN · 73W 73C
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Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport is a commercial airport in Cascade Township, approximately 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The facility is owned by the Kent County Board of Commissioners and managed by an independent authority. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a small hub primary commercial service facility.

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