Runway 08R · KGRR

Runway 08R at Gerald R Ford Intl

GERALD R FORD INTL · GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

Runway end
LEFT-hand
08R
opp 26L
Heading (°M)
075°
Size
10,001 × 150 ft
Surface
CONC
ILS
Yes

Runway 08R at Gerald R Ford Intl (KGRR) is the eastbound end of the 08R/26L runway. The opposite end is 26L. Runway 08R has a magnetic heading of 81°. Length is 10,001 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic, standard. This end has an ILS. The localizer is 108.3 with a course of 87.29° magnetic.

Field elevation at KGRR is 793.6 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for runway 08R is 791.5 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.

Wind component for Runway 08R

Based on the current METAR wind at KGRR.

Headwind
-7.3 kt
Crosswind
13.1 kt RIGHT
Rel. angle
119°
Favorability
challenging

Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 15 kt
RWY 26L
255°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
13 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26L · 255° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,794 ft MSL

Traffic pattern · Runway 08R

LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.

  • Upwind: climb runway heading 75°M
  • Crosswind: turn left to 345°M
  • Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (255°M)
  • Base: perpendicular to runway
  • Final: align with 75°M for Runway 08R

Instrument approaches · Runway 08R

LS CAT I RWY 08R
CYZ
108.3
Course 87.29°

Frequently asked questions

What is the heading of runway 08R at KGRR?
Runway 08R has a magnetic heading of 81°. That is the published heading for this end.
What is the length of runway 08R at KGRR?
Runway 08R is 10,001 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 08R at KGRR?
Runway 08R is concrete. The surface is listed as CONC.
Is runway 08R at KGRR left or right traffic?
Runway 08R uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 08R have an ILS approach at KGRR?
Yes. Runway 08R has an ILS, listed as LS CAT I.
What ILS frequency does runway 08R use at KGRR?
The localizer frequency for runway 08R is 108.3. The published course is 87.29° magnetic.

Other runways at KGRR

Runway 08R Gerald R Ford Intl (KGRR)