Gerald R. Ford International Airport

KGRR / GRR

Grand Rapids, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 22:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
22:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
11kt
210°
6 SM
Visibility
3,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.98
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGRR 172253Z 21011KT 6SM -SN OVC032 M08/M12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP166 T10831122 PNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 794ft
OVC 3,200ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,994ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.98 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.20 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (794 ft)
Pressure Alt
734 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -1,835 ft
ISA Deviation: -21.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KGRR 171720Z 1718/1818 24014G24KT 4SM -SHSN OVC015 FM172300 23010G19KT 2SM -SHSN BKN016 FM180800 26007KT 3SM -SHSN BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:24Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 14kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500ft
Light Showers Snow
08:00Z FM180800
+9h
MVFR 260° 7kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,500ft
Light Showers Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GRR
08L
26R
08R
26L
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08L/26R 5,000 ft 100 ft CON 81°
↓ 6.9kt ↔ 8.5kt
129° angle
08R/26L 10,000 ft 150 ft CON 81°
↓ 6.9kt ↔ 8.5kt
129° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
8,501 ft 150 ft CON 171°
↑ 8.4kt ↔ 7.1kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gerald R. Ford International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGRR
IATA Code: GRR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 794 ft MSL

Location

City: Grand Rapids
Country: US
Latitude: 42.880798°
Longitude: -85.522797°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 08L/26R
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 8,501 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR/GRR) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Grand Rapids, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 794 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (08L/26R, 08R/26L, 17/35) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.