Gerald R. Ford International Airport
KGRR, Grand Rapids, MI
- Longest runway
- 08R/26L (10,001 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 13 miles to downtown Grand Rapids
Gerald R. Ford airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Grand Rapids
Gerald R. Ford International Airport is about 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.
- Main airport
- GRR / KGRR
- Elevation
- 794 ft
- Longest runway
- 08R/26L (10,001 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Grand Rapids
The airport has a 10,000-foot runway, private terminals and customs.
West Michigan’s corporate headquarters and the Lake Michigan shore keep traffic steady.
Grand Rapids Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Grand Rapids
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Lake Michigan
Holland and Saugatuck are about 45 minutes west.
Winter Weather
Snow and de-icing are common.
When Demand Peaks in Grand Rapids
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Lake Michigan shore season.
- Winter
- Lake-effect snow.
Flight Times and Prices to Grand Rapids
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to GRR for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| 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 |
Best Aircraft for Grand Rapids
Light jets fly from the Midwest and Northeast; super-midsize jets fly to Florida and the West Coast.
Grand Rapids Private Jet Questions
How far is Grand Rapids airport from downtown?
About 13 miles, or 20 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Grand Rapids to Palm Beach?
About 2 hr 45 min in a midsize jet.
