Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
KAZO, Kalamazoo, MI
45 miles from GRR
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (6,502 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek airport guide
Private Jet Charter at Gerald R. Ford (GRR)
Gerald R. Ford International is about 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.
- Codes
- GRR / KGRR
- Elevation
- 794 ft
- Longest runway
- 08R/26L (10,001 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying into Gerald R. Ford
- Gerald R. Ford International is about 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.
- A 10,000-foot runway and customs handle any business jet.
- Holland and Saugatuck on Lake Michigan are about 45 minutes west; winter brings lake-effect snow.
Planning a trip to Grand Rapids? See the Grand Rapids private jet guide for seasons, local rules and other airports.
Private Terminal (FBO)
We choose the FBO (private terminal) with your operator and send you its name and address with your trip details.
Getting into Town
About 13 miles to downtown Grand Rapids.
Flight Times to Gerald R. Ford
Estimated one-way times and prices to GRR for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop, before taxes and fees.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 605 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,865 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$27,500 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,209 mi | 3 hr$13,200–$19,100 | 2 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 926 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 137 mi | 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,062 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,200–$16,300 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,961 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$28,500 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,639 mi | 3 hr 40 min$16,000–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,400–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Airports Near Gerald R. Ford
Alternatives when GRR is busy, closed or too small for your aircraft.
Capital Region International Airport
KLAN, Lansing, MI
48 miles from GRR
- Longest runway
- 10R/28L (8,506 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 5 miles to downtown Lansing and 10 miles to Michigan State
Capital Region airport guideSouth Bend International Airport
KSBN, South Bend, IN
91 miles from GRR
- Longest runway
- 09R/27L (8,412 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 5 miles to Notre Dame
South Bend International airport guideAnn Arbor Municipal Airport
KARB, Ann Arbor, MI
101 miles from GRR
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (3,505 ft)
About 4 miles to downtown Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Municipal airport guideOakland County International Airport
KPTK, Pontiac, MI
108 miles from GRR
- Longest runway
- 09R/27L (6,521 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 25 miles to downtown Detroit; convenient for Bloomfield Hills and Troy
Oakland County airport guideWillow Run Airport
KYIP, Ypsilanti, MI
110 miles from GRR
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (7,543 ft)
About 30 miles to downtown Detroit and 10 miles to Ann Arbor
Willow Run airport guideGerald R. Ford Private Jet Questions
Does GRR have customs?
Yes. Gerald R. Ford has US Customs and Border Protection on the field, so international flights can arrive directly.
How far is Gerald R. Ford from town?
About 13 miles to downtown Grand Rapids.