Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the main gateway to Grand Rapids and the surrounding West Michigan region. Compare transfer options to downtown Grand Rapids, the Lake Michigan shoreline, Holland, Grand Haven, and nearby destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the main commercial airport serving Grand Rapids and the wider West Michigan region. Opened at its current location on 44th Street in 1963 as Kent County Airport, it became the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in 1999 in honor of the former U.S. president.
Located about 13 miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, the airport serves business and leisure travelers with nonstop and connecting flights on several major airlines. Its single passenger terminal is organized into two concourses, Concourse A and Concourse B, with Concourse A expanded in 2024 to add gates and new passenger amenities.
The airport is connected to Grand Rapids by road, taxis, ride-hailing services, rental cars, and the Rapid Route 27 bus, which links to the regional transit network. On-site rental car providers make independent onward travel to the Lake Michigan shoreline and surrounding communities convenient.
With dining, shopping, a passenger lounge, a sensory room, free Wi-Fi, and modern terminal facilities, the airport functions as a practical and comfortable gateway for visitors arriving in western Michigan.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Gerald R. Ford International Airport operates a single passenger terminal with two concourses, Concourse A and Concourse B. Concourse A serves gates A1 through A16, while Concourse B serves gates B1 through B8, with airline assignments varying by carrier.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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