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KGRR · GRR

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Grand Rapids, MichiganElevation 794 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 10,001 ft

08R/26L
Dimensions
10,001 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 08R81°T
Landing length (LDA)10,001 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,001 / 10,001 / 10,001 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26L261°T
Landing length (LDA)10,001 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,001 / 10,001 / 10,001 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
08L/26R
Dimensions
5,001 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 08L81°T
Landing length (LDA)5,001 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,001 / 5,001 / 5,001 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26R261°T
Landing length (LDA)5,001 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,001 / 5,001 / 5,001 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
17/35
Dimensions
8,501 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 17171°T
Landing length (LDA)8,501 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,501 / 8,501 / 8,501 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
RWY 35351°T
Landing length (LDA)8,501 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,501 / 8,501 / 8,501 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Gerald R. Ford International Airport is in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Field elevation 794 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerTORRANCE RICHARDSON
Manager phone616-233-6000
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKGRR / GRR
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.8808, -85.5228
Distance from city6 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF135.650
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

124.6
GRAND RAPIDS APP/DEP N
A/D
128.4
GRAND RAPIDS APP/DEP S
A/D
118.725
ATIS
ATIS
119.3
CLNC DEL
CLD
135.65
CTAF
CTAF
121.8
GND
GND
122.25
LANSING RDO
RDO
135.65
GRAND RAPIDS TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD WHEN TWR CLSD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3344, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›PCR VALUE: 660/R/C/W/T
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 08R, 26L, & 35; REIL RWY 08L, 26R, & 17; HIRL RWY 08R/26L & 17/35; MIRL RWY 08L/26R - CTAF.
›MON-FRI TWO HRS PPR FOR CUSTOMS CALL 616-942-5245, PAGER 616-249-5380. CALL PRIOR TO 1600 ON PRECEDING FRIDAY FOR AFTER HOURS SVC.
›TWY R NORTH OF TWY D, TWY Y NORTH OF TWY D, TWY Z NORTH OF TWY D AND TWY N ARE NON-MOVEMENT AREAS.
›PPR FOR ACFT WITH 171 FT WINGSPAN OR LARGER.
›NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES: RY 08R DEP ON RY HEADING UNTIL REACHING THE HWY EAST OF ARPT; RY 26L ON APCH TO ARPT TURN FINAL AT HWY EAST OF ARPT.
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›TWY D HOLD PAD FOR RWY 26L CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 49 FT.
›CTC FBO FOR THEIR HRS OF OPN.
›AIR CARRIER APRON CLOSED TO GA AIRCRAFT.
›TWY Y 400 FT NORTH OF TWY D CLSD TO ACFT OVER 100,000 LBS.; TWY R NORTH OF TWY D CLSD TO ACFT OVER 175,000 LBS.
›ARPT PSNL WILL MNT CTAF WHEN ATCT IS CLSD.
›PUSHBACK ADVISORIES ON THE TERMINAL RAMP ARE NOT PRVDD BY ATC.
›TWY F NORTH OF TWY V, TWY J BTN TWY F & TWY J3 & TWY G CLSD TO AIRCRAFT OVER 100,000 LBS; TWY F SOUTH OF TWY V & TWY J EAST OF TWY F & WEST OF TWY J3 CLSD TO ACFT OVER 47,000 LBS.
›PCR VALUE: 270/F/C/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 470/R/D/W/T
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KGRR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGRR have a METAR?
Yes. KGRR is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KGRR have a TAF?
When KGRR issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KGRR?
KGRR sits at 794 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGRR?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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