International hub · Grand Rapids, United States

Gerald R Ford International

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Elevation
794 ft
Coordinates
42°53′N 85°31′W
Local time
America/Detroit

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Field information

KGRR runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Gerald R Ford International (KGRR/GRR) has 3 runways; the longest, 08R/26L, is 10,001 ft (3,048 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index C. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KGRR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Detroit

  • Country

    United States

    US

  • Municipality

    Grand Rapids

  • Elevation

    794 ft

  • Position

    42.8808, -85.5228

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    ARFF index C

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · KGRR

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
08R/26L10,001 ft (3,048 m)150 ftconcreteLighted
17/358,501 ft (2,591 m)150 ftconcreteLighted
08L/26R5,001 ft (1,524 m)100 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at KGRR.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Gerald R Ford International (KGRR / GRR) in Grand Rapids, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KGRR is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at KGRR

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at KGRR

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at KGRR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at KGRR

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KGRR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to KGRR

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KGRR: 42° 52′ 51″ N 85° 31′ 22″ W; elevation 794 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Grand Rapids

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Grand Rapids. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KGRR.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at KGRR

    Support for freighter operations into KGRR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where KGRR sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Gerald R Ford International — one desk for the whole trip.

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