GRR Airport (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

Roughly 47.4 million pounds of cargo, about 21,500 tonnes, moved through Gerald R. Ford International (GRR/KGRR) in 2024, the year the Grand Rapids airport also passed four million passengers for the first time with 4,172,068. FedEx Express and UPS both work dedicated ramp areas here, so traffic is mainly integrator express volume plus belly capacity on scheduled passenger flights. West Michigan supplies the demand: the region is the centre of the US office furniture industry, with Steelcase, MillerKnoll and Haworth headquartered nearby, alongside food processing and medical device manufacturing. Heavy charters and main-deck freighters still route via Detroit Metropolitan (DTW), around 250 km east on Interstate 96, or Willow Run (YIP), while Chicago O'Hare (ORD) sits some 290 km to the south-west. The FAA counts GRR among the fastest-growing airports in the country, and management expects about five percent passenger growth a year through 2028. In August 2026 the airport opened a USD 135 million terminal enhancement with a new checked baggage system, the third completed piece of its ELEVATE capital programme of more than USD 600 million; a federal inspection station is planned to allow nonstop international service and on-site customs processing.

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What is the IATA code of Gerald R. Ford International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Gerald R. Ford International Airport is GRR. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Gerald R. Ford International Airport located?▼

Gerald R. Ford International Airport is located in Grand Rapids, US.

What is the ICAO code of Gerald R. Ford International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Gerald R. Ford International Airport is KGRR. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Gerald R. Ford International Airport?▼

Gerald R. Ford International Airport is at an elevation of 242 meters (794 ft) above sea level.

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