General Aviation
At Gerald R. Ford International Airport, we serve commercial passenger, cargo, corporate, and private/general aviation needs.
General Aviation
Ground Handling Services
Pilot Information
General Aviation
On-site Fixed Base Operators & Charter Carriers:
Avflight FBO
Avflight FBO is a full service FBO offering a wide variety of amenities and services, and handles fuel requirements at GFIA including commercial airlines.
Local phone: 734-663-6466
Northern Jet Management
Northern Jet Management can respond to a variety of air travel needs including management of your existing aircraft and on-demand executive charter.
Local phone: 616-336-4800
Pentastar Aviation
Pentastar Aviation is a leader in the world of private aviation, providing aircraft management, private on-demand charter, and advisory services. Trained with the highest standards of safety and service excellence in mind, our team looks forward to serving your aviation needs.
Local Phone: 248-931-7619
Signature Flight Support
Signature Flight Support is a full service FBO offering a wide variety of amenities and services, and handles fuel requirements at GFIA including commercial airlines. Signature Flight Support also manages the on-airport inventory of T-hangars at GRR.
Toll Free: 800-262-4953
Flight Schools & Aviation Education:
Blue Sun Air
Blue Sun partners with Signature Flight Support to offer one-on-one, personalized flight training.
Local phone: 616-336-4711
Kent Career/Technical Center
This Aeronautics Education Lab Program held at GFIA introduces high school students to the knowledge and skills required in the field of aviation maintenance technology and also explores the careers of pilots and avionics technicians.
Local phone: 616-954-8008
West Michigan Aviation Academy
This public charter high school is located on the campus of the airport and offers students a rigorous academic foundation with an aviation slant. The curriculum at WMAA is designed for students who have a passion for aviation and/or an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Local phone: 616-446-8886
Email: info@westmichiganaviation.org
Additional Resources:
BE A PILOT
Visit the website and request a certificate entitling you to an introductory flight lesson at a participating BE A PILOT Program flight school.
Local phone: 616-336-4711
Mayday Avionics
Specializing in weather radar and autopilot repair.
Local phone: 616-957-4920
Toll Free: 800-678-1237
Ground Handling Services
Passenger, Cargo, Charter, Corporate, and General Aviation Aircraft Services
Avflight FBO:
Aircraft De-Ice
Avflight maintains de-ice trucks capable of de-icing any air carrier aircraft. Types I and IV fluids are available.
Baggage Handling
Avflight provides baggage loading and unloading for commercial and charter aircraft. Ground Service Equipment provided and maintained by Avflight technicians.
Catering
From as few as 1 to as many as 300, Avflight has your catering needs covered.
Fuel Service
Avflight provides both into-plane and retail fuel services. All facilities and staff are fully ATA 103 and FAR 139 qualified. Avflight maintains 60,000 gallons of dedicated jet fuel storage and currently operates a fleet of 3 Jet A refuelers and 1 100LL refueler.
Ground Service Equipment Maintenance
Scheduled and on-call GSE maintenance is available, with a full-time mechanic on staff.
Hangar Rental
Avflight has hangar space available for rent for both based and transient aircraft up to a Gulfstream 650.
Business Services
Business Center
Pilot Lounge
Flight Planning Room
Conference Room
Concierge Services
Pilot Courtesy Car
Office Suites available for rent
Other Services Available
Passenger Lounge
Hotel & Transportation Arrangements
Rental Cars
Aircraft cabin cleaning
Pushback, towing, and repositioning
Cargo loading and unloading
Operate air starters and ground power units
Toilet/water services
For more information about Avflight, contact:
Steve Davidson
4211 Cassard Lane
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-226-4477
Signature Flight Support:
Aircraft Maintenance
Signature is a certified FAA repair station with a dedicated airline maintenance coordinator on staff. Technicians are available seven days per week, 24 hours per day. All technicians are FAA certified and trained by major air carriers and component manufacturers.
Fuel Service
Signature provides both into-plane and retail fuel services. All facilities and staff are fully ATA 103 and FAR 139 qualified. Signature maintains 115,000 gallons of dedicated jet fuel storage and a fleet of mobile refuelers.
Aircraft De-Ice
Signature maintains de-ice trucks capable of de-icing any air carrier aircraft. Types I and IV fluids are available. 16,000 gallons of fluid storage are maintained on-site.
Ground Service Equipment Maintenance
Scheduled and on-call GSE maintenance is available, with experienced mechanics on staff.
Other Services Available
Cargo loading and unloading
Pushback, towing, and repositioning
Operate air starters and ground power units
Aircraft cabin cleaning
Toilet/water services
For more information about Signature Flight Support, contact:
Krisha Graves
5304 Ross Drive
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-336-4700
Swissport:
Aircraft De-Ice
Swissport offers de-ice service with both Type I and Type IV fluids. 10,000 gallons of raw fluid storage are maintained on-site. State-of-the-art equipment is capable of carrying 3,600 gallons of fluid mix.
Aircraft Cleaning
From general aviation to charter to scheduled commercial carriers, personnel are available to clean aircraft cabins during flight operations or on a R.O.N.
Baggage Handling
Swissport provides baggage loading and unloading for commercial and charter aircraft. Ground Service Equipment provided and maintained by Swissport technicians.
Cargo Handling
Cargo is prepared for passenger aircraft, including Customs entries and aircraft loading. Swissport also offers handling of mail, valuables, and dangerous goods.
Ground Service Equipment Maintenance
Scheduled and on-call GSE maintenance is available, with experienced mechanics on staff.
Other Services Available
Pushback, towing, and repositioning
Operate air starters and ground power units
Toilet/water services
For more information about Swissport, contact:
Gene Cross
5500 44th Street SE, Bldg. 401
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-4093
616-956-0088
Prime Flight Aviation Services:
Ground Service Equipment Maintenance
Scheduled and on-call GSE maintenance is available, with experienced mechanics on staff.
For more information about Global Aviation Services, contact:
Gene Kelley
5500 44th Street SE, Bldg. 401
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-956-6229
Pilot Information
Airfield Information
Latitude |
42°52.835’ N |
Longitude |
85°31.37' W |
Elevation |
794 ft. |
Time Zone |
Eastern |
UTC |
-5 (-4DT) |
Latitude
:42°52.835’ N
Longitude
:85°31.37' W
Elevation
:794 ft.
Time Zone
:Eastern
UTC
:-5 (-4DT)
| Runway 17/35 | RWY 17 | RWY 35 |
Length |
8,501' | 8,501' |
Width |
150’ |
150’ |
Surface |
Concrete/Grooved |
Concrete/Grooved |
Runway Edge Lighting |
HIRL |
HIRL |
Approach Lighting |
--- |
MALSR |
Approach Lighting Aids |
VASI |
PAPI |
Approaches |
NPI / RNAV GPS |
CAT 1 / RNAV GPS |
Length
: 8,501'Width
:150’
Surface
:Concrete/Grooved
Runway Edge Lighting
:HIRL
Approach Lighting
:---
Approach Lighting Aids
:VASI
Approaches
:NPI / RNAV GPS
Length
: 8,501'Width
:150’
Surface
:Concrete/Grooved
Runway Edge Lighting
:HIRL
Approach Lighting
:MALSR
Approach Lighting Aids
:PAPI
Approaches
:CAT 1 / RNAV GPS
| Runway 8R/26L | RWY 8R | RWY 26L |
Length |
10,000' |
10,000' |
Width |
150' |
150' |
Surface |
Concrete/Grooved |
Concrete/Grooved |
Runway Edge Lighting |
HIRL |
HIRL |
Approach Lighting |
MALSR |
MALSR |
Approach Lighting Aids |
--- |
PAPI |
Approaches |
CAT 1 / RNAV GPS |
CAT 1 / RNAV GPS |
Length
:10,000'
Width
:150'
Surface
:Concrete/Grooved
Runway Edge Lighting
:HIRL
Approach Lighting
:MALSR
Approach Lighting Aids
:---
Approaches
:CAT 1 / RNAV GPS
Length
:10,000'
Width
:150'
Surface
:Concrete/Grooved
Runway Edge Lighting
:HIRL
Approach Lighting
:MALSR
Approach Lighting Aids
:PAPI
Approaches
:CAT 1 / RNAV GPS
| Runway 8L/26R | RWY 8L | RWY 26R |
Length |
5,000' |
5,000' |
Width |
100' |
100' |
Surface |
Asphalt/Grooved |
Asphalt/Grooved |
Runway Edge Lighting |
MIRL |
MIRL |
Approach Lighting |
--- |
--- |
Approach Lighting Aids |
ASI / REIL |
ASI / REIL |
Approaches |
NPI / RNAV GPS |
NPI / RNAV GPS |
Length
:5,000'
Width
:100'
Surface
:Asphalt/Grooved
Runway Edge Lighting
:MIRL
Approach Lighting
:---
Approach Lighting Aids
:ASI / REIL
Approaches
:NPI / RNAV GPS
Length
:5,000'
Width
:100'
Surface
:Asphalt/Grooved
Runway Edge Lighting
:MIRL
Approach Lighting
:---
Approach Lighting Aids
:ASI / REIL
Approaches
:NPI / RNAV GPS
ATIS |
118.725 |
GRR Ground |
121.8 |
GRR Tower |
135.65 |
GRR Approach/Departure |
124.6 (North) 128.4 (South) |
Clearance Delivery |
119.3 |
Flight Service |
800-992-7433 |
WX ASOS |
616-956-3224 |
ATIS
:118.725
GRR Ground
:121.8
GRR Tower
:135.65
GRR Approach/Departure
:124.6 (North) 128.4 (South)
Clearance Delivery
:119.3
Flight Service
:800-992-7433
WX ASOS
:616-956-3224
Airport Layout
Airport Runways and Roads
Air Traffic Control Tower
GFIA's Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facilities are operated by the Federal Aviation Administration. The ATCT is open seven days a week 5:30 am - midnight.
Airport Contacts
ASOS
(Automated Surface Observation Service)
616-956-3224
Airport Communications Center
616-233-6055
US Customs & Border Protection
616-942-5245
FAA Air Traffic Control
616-575-1902
Fixed Base Operations
Avflight FBO
4211 Cassard Lane SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
734-663-6466
Signature Flight Support
5403 Ross Drive
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-336-4711
Mayday Avionics
5500 44th Street SE, Bldg. #200
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-957-4920
