Gerald R. Ford Intl location
Airport delay information is provided by FlightStats, and is subject to the FlightStats Terms of Use.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Address44th St. SEGrand Rapids, MI 49512 The Gerald R. Ford International Airport, just a few miles southeast of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a small commercial airport that serves as a regional hub for Northwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines. The airport sees around 2 million passengers each year. The one passenger terminal takes up two levels, with concourses A and B holding a total of 11 gates. People cannot move from one concourse to another without re-clearing security. The airport is conveniently located near I-96, M-6 and M-37, making road travel easy and convenient. The airport also allows aircraft spotting from two locations, for those who wish to view or photograph airplanes on the ground. Though the history of aviation in the Grand Rapids area dates back to 1911, when the Wright Brothers demonstrated their new flying machine at the West Michigan State Fairground, the airport did not become a major center of air traffic until the 1960s. In 1999, the airport was renamed in honor of former President Ford. DirectionsThe entrance of the airport is located at the intersection of 44th Street SE and Patterson Avenue. From Interstate 96, the driver may take Exit 46 for westbound M-6, Exit 44 for westbound 36th Street, or Exit 43A for westbound 28th Street. From Exit 46, proceed west on M-6 to Exit 15, then proceed north on M-37 and take northbound Patterson Avenue to the airport entrance at 44th Street. From Exit 44, proceed west on 36th Street to Patterson Avenue, turn left, and proceed south to the airport entrance at 44th Street. From Exit 43A, proceed west on 28th Street to Patterson Avenue, turn left, and proceed south to the airport entrance at 44th Street. From US 131, if coming from the north drivers may either take Exit 89A for Interstate 96 West or if coming from the south take Exit 77 for M-6 East. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport serves the following airlines. In Concourse A: Midwest Airlines (with Skyway), Northwest Airlines (with Mesaba and Pinnacle), Continental Airlines (withCommutAir and ExpressJet Airlines). In Concourse B: United Airlines (with Shuttle America, GoJet Airlines, and SkyWest Airlines), American Airlines (including American Eagle) and Delta Air Lines (including Atlantic Southeast Airlines and Comair). Get more information on Grand Rapids / Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Grand Rapids / Gerald R. Ford International Airport offers airport parking
These are the cheapest* flights to Holland found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours. Use the links to see
if you can get a better flight deal.
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites to find the cheapest flights to Grand Rapids. Get the best price for your airline ticket to Grand Rapids!
Here's how it works. Search KAYAK for a flight to Grand Rapids. Sort, filter, and compare results
on one web page. Then book your flight ticket direct on the airline or travel agent site of your choice!
|
Grand Rapids Flight Deals |
