KGRR 42.88N 85.52W · ELEV 794 FT

Airports / Michigan / GRR

Large airport · GRR

Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Grand Rapids, Michigan · 794 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.

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4.5/5

Google rating

5,278 ratings

Operators based

794

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Grand Rapids, MichiganELEV 794 FTLarge airportScheduled service

4.5

Google rating

5,278

Google reviews

ratings on Google

Based operators

charter operators on the field

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

794

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

#23 / 47

Michigan airports by Google rating

4.5★ across 5278 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated MI fields.

3 operators

Charter fleet based on the field

More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.

36 nm

To the nearest alternate

Muskegon County Airport (MKG), 4 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR / GRR) is a large commercial airport serving Grand Rapids, Michigan. Field elevation is 794 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.

For charter flyers, GRR is a home base: Otter Air Services, LLC, Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc., and Ward Aviation LLC operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Muskegon County Airport (MKG, 36 nm), Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL, 36 nm), and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO, 39 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 10,001-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Trip costs from GRR are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GRR to plan your flight.

2 FBOs serve KGRR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 2 FBOs · directory

Avflight Grand Rapids
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0500-2200 Daily
- Unicom 129.825
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Grand Rapids
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On the Grand River east of Lake Michigan lies Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids has a hiking and cycling trail along the Grand River. Along with a tropical conservatory and multiple gardens. On a cold snowy day enjoy a trip to the Grand Rapids Art Museum. This city is famous for its many breweries scattered around the town.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600L - 2200L Call out available on request
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +22 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

3/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“Nicest staff i have encountered at any airport I've been to.”

Liz O.5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“Clean facility.”

Liz O.5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Gerald R. Ford International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KGRR

IATA

GRR

FAA / Local

GRR

Elevation

794 ft

Coordinates

42.8808° N · 85.5228° W

Airspace

C · Charlie

Size

Large

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs MI fields

state range 580–1,328 ft

At 794 ft, GRR sits higher than 62% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

3 runways

longest 10,001 ft

08R/26L
10,001 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
17/35
8,501 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
08L/26R
5,001 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 10,001 ft

GRR's 10,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Based charter operators3

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Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Location

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KGRR · Gerald R. Ford International Airport · Grand Rapids, MI

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Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from GRR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Nashville (BNA)	409 nm	1h 21m
Washington DC (IAD)	435 nm	1h 25m
New York (TEB)	526 nm	1h 37m
Boston (BED)	628 nm	1h 52m
Dallas (DAL)	805 nm	2h 16m
Denver (DEN)	880 nm	2h 27m
Houston (HOU)	923 nm	2h 33m
Austin (AUS)	958 nm	2h 38m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use GRR?: Gerald R. Ford International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at GRR?: Gerald R. Ford International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 10,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at GRR?: Yes. 3 charter operators list Gerald R. Ford International Airport as a home base, including Otter Air Services, LLC, Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc., Ward Aviation LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Gerald R. Ford International Airport?: 2 FBOs serve GRR: Avflight Grand Rapids and Signature Flight Support Grand Rapids. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to GRR?: The closest alternate is Muskegon County Airport (MKG), about 36 nm away, followed by Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL) at 36 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from GRR to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 21m (409 nm), Washington DC about 1h 25m (435 nm), New York about 1h 37m (526 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.