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Take a Tour of GFIA Facilities

With the recent enhancements at Gerald R. Ford International Airport and a curiosity for all things aviation - we are pleased to welcome tour groups to the airport. Tours are conducted by members of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA). Below are some guidelines that you may find helpful when planning a tour for your group.

Group Eligibility

• Each group may schedule one tour per calendar year. Attempts to circumvent this policy may result in your group being ineligible to schedule future tours.
• Groups shall not be allowed to take food, large purses, briefcases, bags, drinks, book bags, strollers, or baby carriers on tour. However, small purses are allowed. 
• The maximum number of group participants per tour is 12 (including chaperones), with a minimum age of 4 years old. 

Scheduling Requirements

• Tours are available on a limited basis.
• Tours must be scheduled at least one month in advance.
• Dates are based on the airport's availability and may be rescheduled or canceled if any emergency operation occurs.
• Tours are between 1-2 hours duration.
• Tours are not officially booked until you have received written confirmation from airport staff.

Tour Policies

• The GFIAA staff will gladly provide your group with a guided tour of the public areas of the passenger terminal facility. Please understand that we cannot take tour groups beyond the TSA passenger security checkpoint (to the airline gate areas), we cannot provide access to the airplanes, and we do not have access to the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower. However, tours can include our Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting facility and our Field Maintenance facility. 
• Tours are subject to cancellation due to the operational needs of the airport and its staff or other considerations.