Gerald R. Ford International Airport

KGRR / GRR

Grand Rapids, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 19:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
19:53Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
-8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
16kt
220°
9 SM
Visibility
2,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.91
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGRR 171953Z 22016KT 9SM -SN SCT023 OVC029 M08/M12 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP142 T10781117 PNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 794ft
SCT 2,300ft AGL
OVC 2,900ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,094ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,694ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.91 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.13 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (794 ft)
Pressure Alt
804 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -1,765 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)
20:21Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 14kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500ft
Light Showers Snow
23:00Z FM172300
+3h
IFR 230° 10kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 1,600ft
Light Showers Snow
08:00Z FM180800
+12h
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
Active: 26R
5,000 ft 100 ft CON 81°
↑ 12.3kt ↔ 10.3kt
40° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 26L
10,000 ft 150 ft CON 81°
↑ 12.3kt ↔ 10.3kt
40° angle
17/35 8,501 ft 150 ft CON 171°
↑ 10.5kt ↔ 12.1kt
49° 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.