Gerald R. Ford International Airport is a large airport serving Grand Rapids, United States. Its IATA code is GRR and its ICAO code is KGRR. The airport lies at an elevation of 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 08R/26L, 10,001 ft (3,048 m) long. Local time follows the America/Detroit time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GRR
- ICAO code
- KGRR
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 794 ft (242 m)
- Coordinates
- 42.8808, -85.5228
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 5,001 ft · 1,524 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 10,001 ft · 3,048 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 17/35 | 8,501 ft · 2,591 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MKG Muskegon County Airport | Muskegon, United States | 66 km · 41 mi |
| AZO Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | Kalamazoo, United States | 72 km · 45 mi |
| LAN Capital Region International Airport | Lansing, United States | 77 km · 48 mi |
| MBS MBS International Airport | Freeland, United States | 137 km · 85 mi |
| FNT Bishop International Airport | Flint, United States | 145 km · 90 mi |
| SBN South Bend International Airport | South Bend, United States | 146 km · 91 mi |
| MBL Manistee County Blacker Airport | Manistee, United States | 165 km · 103 mi |
| MGC Michigan City Municipal Airport | Michigan City, United States | 169 km · 105 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GRR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 1,005 | 624 | 542 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,032 | 641 | 557 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,899 | 1,802 | 1,566 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,010 | 1,870 | 1,625 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,131 | 3,810 | 3,310 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,451 | 4,008 | 3,483 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,760 | 4,200 | 3,650 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,388 | 5,212 | 4,529 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,577 | 5,330 | 4,631 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,158 | 6,312 | 5,485 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,526 | 6,541 | 5,684 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,447 | 7,113 | 6,181 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,875 | 7,379 | 6,412 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,832 | 8,595 | 7,469 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,005 | 9,324 | 8,102 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,071 | 9,365 | 8,138 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | GRAND RAPIDS APP/DEP N | 124.600 |
| A/D | GRAND RAPIDS APP/DEP S | 128.400 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.725 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 119.300 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 135.650 |
| GND | GND | 121.800 |
| RDO | LANSING RDO | 122.250 |
| TWR | GRAND RAPIDS TWR | 135.650 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Gerald R. Ford International Airport?
The IATA code of Gerald R. Ford International Airport is GRR and its ICAO code is KGRR.
Where is Gerald R. Ford International Airport located?
Gerald R. Ford International Airport is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, at 42.8808, -85.5228.
What time zone is Gerald R. Ford International Airport in?
Gerald R. Ford International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Detroit. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Gerald R. Ford International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08R/26L, 10,001 ft (3,048 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Muskegon County Airport (MKG), about 66 km (41 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.