Runway 17 at Gerald R Ford Intl (KGRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan has runway end 17 and opposite end 35. The magnetic heading is 171°. Length is 8,501 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this end. The field elevation is 793.6 ft MSL. Threshold elevation is 782.3 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17
Based on the current METAR wind at KGRR.
- Headwind
- 13.1 kt
- Crosswind
- 7.3 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 29°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 17
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 165°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 75°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (345°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 165°M for Runway 17
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 17 at KGRR?
Runway 17 has a magnetic heading of 171°. That is the published heading for this end.
What is the length of runway 17 at KGRR?
Runway 17 is 8,501 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 17 at KGRR?
The surface is concrete. The lighting is high intensity.
Is runway 17 at KGRR left or right traffic?
Runway 17 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction in the facts.
Does runway 17 have an ILS approach at KGRR?
No ILS is published for runway 17. Check the published IAP for the current approach setup.
What is the opposite end of runway 17 at KGRR?
The opposite end is runway 35. Runway 17 is the reciprocal end.