Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport | Grand Rapids Airport
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About Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (IATA: GRR) is a commercial airport located near Grand Rapids in Michigan, US. Sometimes, this airport is also referred to as Grand Rapids Airport. The airport is a commercial airport, and is the largest commercial in the West Michigan area, and also the second-largest in the whole of Michigan after Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
The airport was originally opened as the Kent County Airport and was renamed in 1977 to Kent County International Airport. It was renamed to its current form in 1999, in honour of the 40th Vice President and 38th President of the United States.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Location
GRR is located in Cascade Township, which is 21km southeast of the town of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
Facilities
Facilities Include:
Newsstands
Gift shops
Free WiFi
Business Centers
Nursing rooms
Children's play area
Food and Drink shops
Mobile charging stations
Observation deck
Lounges Include:
Military Welcome Center: This is open 24/7 to active members of the military, veterans and their families. It offers refreshments, lounging space and charging stations.
Runways
| Direction | Length (m) | Length (ft) | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8R/26L | 3,048 | 10,001 | Concrete |
| 8L/26R | 1,524 | 5,001 | Concrete |
| 17/35 | 2,591 | 8,501 | Concrete |
Terminals
There is only one terminal at this airport which is small but modern. There are two concourses (A and B), with eateries and shops found on either side of security. In 2017, the airport opened up the new area of the Gateway Transformation, which added 59,000 square foot onto the passenger terminal. This added and extended the existing facilities of food and drinks, business centres and lounges.
Airlines that fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
| Allegiant Air | American Airlines | American Eagle |
| Delta Air Lines | Delta Connection | Frontier Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | United Airlines | United Express |
Top Destinations
Popular Domestic Destinations
| Rank | Airport | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago-O'Hare, Illinois | 244,000 | American, United |
| 2 | Atlanta, Georgia | 224,000 | Delta |
| 3 | Detroit, Michigan | 174,000 | Delta |
| 4 | Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota | 152,000 | Delta |
| 5 | Denver, Colorado | 127,000 | Frontier, Southwest, United |
| 6 | Chicago-Midway, Illinois | 116,000 | Southwest |
| 7 | Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas | 73,000 | American |
| 8 | Charlotte, North Carolina | 53,000 | American |
| 9 | Orlando-Sanford, Florida | 51,000 | Allegiant |
| 10 | Orlando, Florida | 50,000 | Delta, Frontier, Southwest |
How to get to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
By Road
The airport is located on the intersection of 44th Street and Patterson Avenue. It is reachable by road from I-96, M-6, M-37 and M-11.
By Public Transport
The bus Rapid route 17 travels between the airport and Woodland Mall, which connects to downtown or the east of Grand Rapids with routes 5 and 6.
By Rental Car
There are on-site car rental companies. These include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National.