Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Grand Rapids, MI at 794 ft. KGRR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (08L, 08R, 17, 26L), longest 10,001 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KGRR in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.

VFR

Observed 0653Z (2:53 AM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

Wind

280° 8 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

Unlimited

Altimeter

29.92"

Temp / Dew

69°F / 21°C

dew 65°F / 18°C

Wind from the west (280°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,200 ft, scattered clouds at 5,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR

METAR KGRR 130653Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT042 SCT050 21/18 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02060183

What changed at KGRR?

Since the 0553Z (1:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

No significant changes since the 0553Z report, conditions are holding steady.

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Current pilot readout for KGRR

KGRR is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 794 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.

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Runway wind check

Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.

Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KGRR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
26LFAV	10,001 ft	CON	8 kt head	3 kt right
26R	5,001 ft	CON	8 kt head	3 kt right
35	8,501 ft	CON	3 kt head	8 kt left
17	8,501 ft	CON	3 kt tail	8 kt right
08L	5,001 ft	CON	8 kt tail	3 kt left
08R	10,001 ft	CON	8 kt tail	3 kt left

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Over the last 23 h: wind 5→8 kt, ceiling 4,400 ft → unlimited.

KGRR weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, MI: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KGRR is headed.

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Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap

Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.

Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KGRR

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0224Z (10:24 PM EDT) · 29 NM NW of KGRR · 34,000 ft MSL · A321

continuous moderate chop occasional mod clear-air turbulence

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MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 0224/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CAT/RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOP

MKG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV MKGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0224Reported at 02:24 UTC.

FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.

TP A321Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CA…Turbulence: continuous moderate chop occasional mod clear-air turbulence.

RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOPRemarks.

PIREP0223Z (10:23 PM EDT) · 88 NM SW of KGRR · 32,000 ft MSL · UAL1283

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ARP UAL1283 4156N 08703W 0223 F320 283/049KT TB MOD CHOP IC

ARP UAL1283 4156N 08703W 022…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

PIREP0215Z (10:15 PM EDT) · 92 NM SW of KGRR · 32,000 ft MSL · B38M

continuous light chop occasional moderate chop turbulence

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PWK UA /OV OBK120045/TM 0215/FL320/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP

PWK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV OBK120045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.

FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.

TP B38MAircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CH…Turbulence: continuous light chop occasional moderate chop.

PIREP0210Z (10:10 PM EDT) · 58 NM NE of KGRR · 33,000 ft MSL · A321

continuous light occasional moderate chop turbulence

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MOP UA /OV MOP320008/TM 0210/FL330/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB

MOP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV MOP320008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.

FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.

TP A321Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.

RM ZOBRemarks.

PIREP0206Z (10:06 PM EDT) · 92 NM W of KGRR · 36,000 ft MSL · BCS3

continuous light occasional moderate turbulence

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MWC UA /OV BAE090030/TM 0206/FL360/TP BCS3/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD

MWC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV BAE090030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0206Reported at 02:06 UTC.

FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.

TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.

PIREP0153Z (9:53 PM EDT) · 53 NM W of KGRR · 34,000 ft MSL · B739

continuous light to moderate chop turbulence

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MWC UA /OV BAE090070/TM 0153/FL340/TP B739/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP

MWC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV BAE090070Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0153Reported at 01:53 UTC.

FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.

TP B739Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.

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Recent aviation weather trends at KGRR

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KGRR reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.

Last 24 hours

VFR 100%

Wind avg/max: 7/16 kt

Max gust: 21 kt

Lowest ceiling: 3,100 ft

Lowest vis: -

Prevailing wind: SW

Category changes: 0

Last 7 days

VFR 95%MVFR 5%

Wind avg/max: 5/16 kt

Max gust: 22 kt

Lowest ceiling: 1,100 ft

Lowest vis: 3 sm

Prevailing wind: E

Category changes: 10

Most recent change: MVFR → VFR

Active Runway - past 30 days

26L/26R: 43%
17: 25%
08L/08R: 22%
35: 10%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)

TAF KGRR 130520Z 1306/1406 28007KT P6SM BKN035 FM131300 36007KT P6SM SCT200 FM131700 29012G20KT P6SM BKN150 FM140000 31008KT P6SM FEW250 FM140200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type: Large airport
ICAO: KGRR
IATA: GRR
FAA LID: GRR
City: Grand Rapids
State: Michigan
Country: United States
Elevation: 794 ft
Coordinates: 42.8808, -85.5228
Runways: 6
Longest runway: 10,001 ft
Weather reporting: Reports METAR
TAF: Published
ATIS: 118.725 MHz
CTAF: 135.65 MHz
Time zone: America/Detroit
Next sunset: 16h 40m

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Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Within 25 NM

8 airports

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25–50 NM

8 airports

KBIVWest Michigan Regional AirportHolland, MI27 nm WVFR METAR KMKGMuskegon County AirportMuskegon, MI36 nm NWVFR METAR · TAF KFPKFitch H Beach AirportCharlotte, MI36 nm SEMVFR METAR KBTLBattle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg FieldBattle Creek, MI37 nm SVFR METAR · TAF KAZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International AirportKalamazoo, MI39 nm SMVFR METAR · TAF KFFXFremont Municipal AirportFremont, MI39 nm NWVFR METAR

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50–100 NM

8 airports

KRQBRoben Hood AirportBig Rapids, MI51 nm NVFR METAR KTEWMason Jewett FieldMason, MI52 nm EVFR METAR KHAIThree Rivers Municipal Dr Haines AirportThree Rivers, MI55 nm SVFR METAR KMOPMount Pleasant Municipal AirportMount Pleasant, MI56 nm NEMVFR METAR KJXNJackson County Airport/Reynolds FieldJackson, MI60 nm SEVFR METAR · TAF KBEHSouthwest Michigan Regional AirportBenton Harbor, MI60 nm SWVFR METAR

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Historical Flying Weather at KGRR

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGRR reported VFR conditions during about 72.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 229 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.0 kt, calm 7.9% of the time.

VFR Score

Wind Score

Reliability Score

National VFR rank

#1350 of 1,400

Regional rank

#145

State rank

#57

Full historical breakdown

Daylight VFR

72.1%

MVFR

18.1%

IFR

7.4%

LIFR

3.0%

Est. VFR days/yr

229

Most VFR month

July

Fewest VFR month

January

Median ceiling

4,300 ft

Median visibility

10 sm

Calm wind

7.9%

Median wind

7 kt

Gusty hours

12.8%

Crosswind >15 kt

0.1%

Fog/mist days/yr

181

Thunderstorm days/yr

Summer density alt

2,243 ft

Flight category by month

VFRMVFRIFRLIFR

KGRR monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
Month	VFR %	MVFR %	IFR %	LIFR %
Jan	42.6	33.6	16.5	7.3
Feb	55.4	27.0	12.5	5.1
Mar	72.0	17.2	7.9	2.9
Apr	77.5	14.4	6.2	1.9
May	81.7	11.5	5.0	1.8
Jun	85.1	9.5	4.0	1.5
Jul	87.6	9.0	2.8	0.7
Aug	86.0	9.4	3.1	1.5
Sep	82.6	11.4	4.1	1.8
Oct	76.9	14.9	6.3	1.9
Nov	67.0	23.5	6.7	2.7
Dec	43.0	36.3	14.2	6.6

Average wind by month

KGRR average wind by month, 2006–2025
Month	Mean wind (kt)
Jan	8.9 kt
Feb	9.1 kt
Mar	8.9 kt
Apr	9.3 kt
May	8.0 kt
Jun	7.2 kt
Jul	6.5 kt
Aug	6.1 kt
Sep	6.5 kt
Oct	7.7 kt
Nov	8.4 kt
Dec	8.9 kt

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KGRR airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, MI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.

Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗

KGRR weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KGRR?+

KGRR has 6 runways: 08L, 08R, 17, 26L, 26R, 35; the longest is 10,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KGRR report its own weather?+

Yes. Gerald R. Ford International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KGRR have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KGRR broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KGRR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGRR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KGRR airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).

Pilot PIREPs for Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR)

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