Runways · KGRR

Runways at Gerald R Ford Intl headings length surface and ILS (KGRR)

GERALD R FORD INTL · GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

Runway system
Towered
3
runways
Longest
10,001 ft
ILS
3
Surface
CONC · ASPH

Gerald R Ford Intl (KGRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan has 3 runways. The longest is 08R/26L at 10,001 ft by 150 ft. It is concrete. The other runways are 17/35 at 8,501 ft by 150 ft concrete. The 08L/26R runway is 5,001 ft by 100 ft asphalt. The field elevation is 793.6 ft MSL. The tower is open from 0530 to 0000. ILS is published for 08R, 26L and 35. Noise abatement procedures are published for 08R departures and 26L arrivals. For 08R departures, fly runway heading until reaching the highway east of the airport. For 26L arrivals, turn final at the highway east of the airport.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KGRR.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 15 kt
RWY 17
165°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 165° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,794 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
08R/26L75° / 255°10,001 ft150 ftCONCStandard L
17/35165° / 345°8,501 ft150 ftCONCStandard L
08L/26R75° / 255°5,001 ft100 ftASPHStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC gives different instructions. At this towered field, ATC sequences the pattern. Expect runway assignments to follow traffic flow and the published instrument setup. Runway 08R and 26L have published noise abatement procedures. For 08R departures, remain on runway heading until the highway east of the airport. For 26L arrivals, turn final at the highway east of the airport. Runway headings are magnetic. The published headings are 81° and 261° for 08L/26R and 08R/26L. Runway 17/35 is 171°/351°.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KGRR have?
KGRR has 3 runways.
What is the longest runway at KGRR?
Runway 08R/26L is the longest. It is 10,001 ft long.
Which KGRR runways have ILS?
ILS is published for runway ends 08R, 26L and 35.
What is the surface on KGRR runway 08R/26L?
Runway 08R/26L is concrete.
What is the surface on KGRR runway 08L/26R?
Runway 08L/26R is asphalt.
What are the tower hours at KGRR?
The control tower is open from 0530 to 0000.
Are there published LAHSO notes at KGRR?
No published LAHSO notes are listed for KGRR.