The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), formerly known as the Kent County International Airport, was renamed in honor of Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States who was also the representing U.S. Congressman of western Michigan for almost three decades. The airport is the largest regional commercial service in the West Michigan area. It serves airlines such as Allegient Air, Delta, United Airlines, Air Canada and United Express with direct flights to many major airports including Detroit Metro, Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis/ St. Paul, Memphis, Denver and Las Vegas. The only direct international service running to the airport is to Toronto.

Airport Information Grand Rapids

• Location: The airport is located a few miles southeast of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
• Address: 5500 44th Street SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512-4055
• Telephone Number: 616-233-6000
• Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
• Eating & Drinking: There are a few restaurants, bars, grills, cafes and fast food outlets available at the airport including Starbucks and Pizza Hut.
• ATM: ATM machines provided by Chase, Huntington and Bank of America are all located in the Grand Hall near the entrance to Concourse B.
• WiFi: There is free WiFi Internet available throughout the airport.
• Shopping: There is a newsagents available after security check where one can purchase newspapers, magazines, books, gifts and souvenirs.
• Luggage: There is a Skycap service provided by the airlines at the airport. The complimentary Skycap service will assist passengers in transporting their luggage to check-in and is also available in the baggage claim area for arrivals. For this service, ask at the VisitorInformation's Desk
• Airport Hotels: There are no on-site Hotels. However, many can be found in nearby Grand Rapids with a free shuttle service.
• Disabled Travelers: The airport is designed to be fully accessible for disabled persons. Disabled parking is available as well as a T-Coil Loop Paging System and TDD Telephone Devices. Wheelchairassistance is also available.
• Lounges: No Lounges are available at the airport.
• Parking: The Garage Parking lot allows for both short-term and long-term covered parking. There are also separate long-term and economical parking lots. There is also Valet Parking and Cell Phone parking for immediate pick-up and drop-offs. In short-term parking, expect to pay $2 for the first hour and the $1 for every additional 1/2 hour. The daily maximum is $24. In the long-term parking lots, expect to pay $2 per hour, between $10 and $12 per day and between $72 and $60 per week.
• Directions & Transportation: The airport is accessible via the Interstate Hwys. 96 and 196, the US Hwy 131 and the M-37. For those requiring public transport, there is the Rapid bus service that stops at the airport traveling to and from Grand Rapids costing only $1.50. There are also Taxis andLimousines available as well as free hotel/motel shuttles.
• Website: http://www.grr.org/