Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Grand Rapids, Michigan (United States)
IATA: GRR ICAO: KGRR
Longest Active Runway
10,001 ft
3,048 meters
Field Elevation
794 ft
242 m MSL
Runway Inventory
3 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
42.8808°, -85.5228°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#173 in United States
Out of 2020 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#936 Worldwide
Top 12.5% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#2720 MSL
Top 38.5% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+0%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Gerald R. Ford International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,001 ft (3,048 m). It ranks as the #173 longest runway in United States and #936 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08R/26L | 10,001 ft (3048m) | 150 ft (46m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 17/35 | 8,501 ft (2591m) | 150 ft (46m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 08L/26R | 5,001 ft (1524m) | 100 ft (30m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/grr.json ↗