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Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Large International Airport · Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. It's 70°F with 55% humidity. Winds from 070° at 5 kt.

ICAOKGRRIATAGRRLOCALGRR
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation794ft242 m
Longest runway10,001ft3,048 m
Runways33 lighted
Coordinates42.88, -85.5242°52'50.9"N 85°31'22.1"W
ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

15 min ago
70°F21.1°C · Dew 53°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW070° @ 5 kt
  • Visibility10+ sm
  • CeilingUnlimited
  • Humidity55%
  • Altimeter30.08 inHg
  • Pressure1018.7 hPa
  • GustsNone
Few 4,000′Scattered 14,000′

Conditions are good for visual flight at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. It's 70°F with 55% humidity. Winds from 070° at 5 kt.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR KGRR 281753Z 07005KT 10SM FEW040 SCT140 21/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02110117 10217 20089 58007
Decoded — plain language
Wind070° @ 5 kt
Visibility10+ sm
Temperature70°F / 21.1°C
Dew point53°F · 55% RH
Altimeter30.08 inHg
CeilingUnlimited
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyFew 4,000′, Scattered 14,000′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 17:53Z·Grand Rapids Intl, MI, US·15 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 18:00Z – Tue 18:00Z
  1. InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Tue 00:00Z
    VFRWind010° @ 4 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 4,000′
    Now
  2. FromTue 00:00Zuntil Tue 08:00Z
    VFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
  3. FromTue 08:00Zuntil Tue 13:00Z
    MVFRWindCalmVis5 smSkyClearWeatherMist, patchy fog
  4. FromTue 13:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
    VFRWind190° @ 5 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
RAWTAF KGRR 281735Z 2818/2918 01004KT P6SM FEW040 FM290000 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM290800 00000KT 5SM BR BCFG SKC FM291300 19005KT P6SM SKC

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:35Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

08R/26L
NESW
08R
Headwind5 kt
Crosswind1 kt from L
★ Best
26L
Tailwind5 kt
Crosswind1 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

3 total
08R/26L◐ lit
10,001 ft3,048 × 150 ft · Concrete
17/35◐ lit
8,501 ft2,591 × 150 ft · Concrete
08L/26R◐ lit
5,001 ft1,524 × 100 ft · Concrete

Radio frequencies

9 listed
ATIS118.725
Clearance119.30CLNC DEL
Ground121.80
Tower135.65GRAND RAPIDS TWR
CTAF135.65
UNICOM122.95UNICOM
Approach124.60GRAND RAPIDS APP/DEP N
Approach128.40GRAND RAPIDS APP/DEP S
Radio / FSS122.25LANSING RDO
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
VIO
VictoryVOR-DME
115.95 MHz5.8 NM169° S
GR
KnobsNDB
263 kHz6.4 NM082° E
HLM
HollandNDB
233 kHz28.4 NM260° W
MKG
MuskegonVORTAC
115.20 MHz28.5 NM308° NW
MK
MuskoNDB
219 kHz31.8 NM297° NW
BT
BatolNDB
272 kHz34.6 NM154° SE
PMM
PullmanVOR-DME
112.10 MHz35.8 NM226° SW
BTL
Battle CreekVORTAC
109.40 MHz36.3 NM161° S

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point