# GRR — Gerald R. Ford International Airport > Machine-readable reference for GRR. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/grr HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/grr Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/grr.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/GRR.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T22:34:16.936+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Gerald R. Ford International Airport - IATA: GRR - ICAO: KGRR - City: Grand Rapids - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Detroit - Distance from city: 21 km (13 mi) southeast of Grand Rapids - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 3.74M - Official website: https://www.grr.org ## Overview Welcome Gerald R. Ford International Airport is unlike many other airports in the Midwest; it offers an unexpectedly relaxed atmosphere, much appreciated by families and infrequent travelers who find the stress levels much lower compared to bustling hubs like Detroit or Chicago. Nestled just 21 km southeast of Grand Rapids, it efficiently handles 3.74 million passengers annually with the ease of a tidy Midwestern regional hub. It's the friendly staff and the polished post-security marketplace that often surprise frequent flyers, providing a smooth travel experience. At a glance Ford International is a single-terminal airport primarily served by airlines such as Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. With three runways facilitating efficient operations, the airport is a favorite pick for those seeking a calm yet functional travel environment. While it lacks the expansive services of a larger hub, it compensates with its manageable size and straightforward navigation. Terminals & layout The layout of the terminal supports simplicity without sacrificing quality. It houses eight dining options, including local favorites like Prospect Hill and Firehouse Subs, plus essent… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — A,B concourses · airlines: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/terminals/1 ## Dining (8) - **Annie's Pretzels** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/restaurants/annie-s-pretzels - **Firehouse Subs** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/restaurants/firehouse-subs - **Grab And Go** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/restaurants/grab-and-go - **Grand Rapids Magazine Travel Edition** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/restaurants/grand-rapids-magazine-travel-edition - **Jonathan B Pub** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/restaurants/jonathan-b-pub - **Prospect Hill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/restaurants/prospect-hill - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/restaurants/starbucks - **The Great American Bagel** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/restaurants/the-great-american-bagel ## Lounges (1) - **Military Lounge** — access: Landside, military access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/lounges/military-lounge ## Shops (7) - **Destination Michigan** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/shops/destination-michigan - **Grand Rapids Magazine Travel Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/shops/grand-rapids-magazine-travel-store - **Hudson News** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/shops/hudson-news - **Hudson News And Gifts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/shops/hudson-news-and-gifts - **InMotion Entertainment** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/shops/inmotion-entertainment - **Kids Works** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/shops/kids-works - **Spirit Of The Red Horse** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/shops/spirit-of-the-red-horse ## Parking (6) - **Cell Phone Lot** — Waiting area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/parking/cell-phone-lot - **East Lot** — Surface URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/parking/east-lot - **Economy Lot** — Surface · $14/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/parking/economy-lot - **Garage Parking** — Covered · $24/day, 2/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/parking/garage-parking - **North Lot** — Surface URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/parking/north-lot - **Premier Parking** — Garage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/parking/premier-parking ## Ground transport (16) - **Alamo Car Rental** — Car rental · quick and easy · expected add-ons may increase · >no discussion around time rhythm or consistent operation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/alamo-car-rental - **Avis Car Rental** — Car rental · >Preferred makes arrival faster · >loyalty and agreements · >joint agreement or customer program participant advantage used URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/avis-car-rental - **Budget Car Rental** — Car rental · lines may be long · depends on unexpected fees · exists but not highlighted URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/budget-car-rental - **Car Rental** — Other · straightforward · high for one-way rentals · none stated URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/car-rental - **Enterprise Rent A Car** — Car rental · >can be longer due to service or application methods · higher for last min extensions · >smoothen URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/enterprise-rent-a-car - **Greyhound Bus Lines** — Other · >long buffers necessary · >bus costs higher because of add-ons or transfer pacing · >due to lack of alternatives for travel on road URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/greyhound-bus-lines - **Greyhound Bus Lines** — Coach · >long buffers necessary · >bus costs higher because of add-ons or transfer pacing · >due to lack of alternatives for travel on road URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/greyhound-bus-lines-2 - **Hertz Car Rental** — Car rental · lines may vary due to service type · can be higher due to elite status · >cost lines not highlighted URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/hertz-car-rental - **Hotel And Motel Shuttles** — Shuttle · every 30 minutes · >airport · >not addressed URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/hotel-and-motel-shuttles - **Hotel/Motel Shuttle Service** — Shuttle · 30 min wait · no cost for hotel guests · >due to wait time inconsistencies URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/hotel-motel-shuttle-service - **National Car Rental** — Car rental · >null · higher base rates · >can be smoothed, but single quote URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/national-car-rental - **Rideshare Services** — Rideshare · >Lyft or Uber · 25-30 · >not mentioned URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/rideshare - **Taxi Service** — Taxi · >Uber · >Lyft · >not stated URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/taxi-service - **The Rapid Route 27** — Bus · 30-40 min · $1.75 · Every 30 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/the-rapid-bus-route-27 - **The Rapid Route 17 Woodland Mall** — Bus · >slow · >Uber or Lyft · depends on routes available URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/the-rapid-route-17-woodland-mall - **The Rapid Route 44 60th Street** — Bus · >due to being not a branded service · >airport-downtown prices · not enough quote or lines for operation and rhythm URL: https://airport.flights/airport/grr/transport/the-rapid-route-44-60th-street ## Insider tips - _Time_: Plan to arrive 75–90 minutes prior to your flight in the morning to beat TSA congestion. - _Money_: Use the free cell phone lot for pickups to avoid parking fees for short waits. - _Local_: Check out the tribute to President Gerald R. Ford in the main concourse pre-security. - _Quiet_: Airport staff are helpful with locating quiet spaces—don't hesitate to ask. - _Avoid_: Avoid last-minute bag check lines in the morning by using online check-in and kiosk options. - _Time_: Allow extra time for Economy Lot shuttle transport in snowy weather. - _Local_: Check current dining menus on arrival for occasional local food and beer offerings. - _Quiet_: For plane spotters, the parking garage upper levels offer an excellent airfield view. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/GRR.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/grr/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/grr/departures — HTML page with live departures