Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR)
Grand Rapids, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KGRR
IATA
GRR
City
Grand Rapids
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
794 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
42.8808, -85.5228
Overview
Western Michigan hub with lake-effect weather providing good instrument training variety.
Current Weather at KGRR
Pilots flying into or out of Gerald R. Ford International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KGRR 171153Z 08003KT 1SM R26L/P6000FT FU BKN023 BKN150 20/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP186 FU BKN023 T02000161 10206 20183 55000 $Wind 080° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 08
Current TAF
TAF KGRR 171140Z 1712/1812 03006KT 3/4SM FU VV025 FM171800 20009KT 3SM FU VV030 FM172100 23007KT 6SM FU SCT030Decode METAR for KGRR
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KGRR. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KGRR. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Grand Rapids. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KGRR include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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