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.
Wind variable at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,500 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGRR 291953Z VRB06KT 10SM SCT065 27/12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02720117 $
What changed at KGRR?
Since the 1853Z (2:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- The 6,500 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KGRR
KGRR is currently VFR with variable winds at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,350 ft (field elevation 794 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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.
Current wind is variable at 6 kt — light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L | 5,001 ft | CON | — | — |
| 08R | 10,001 ft | CON | — | — |
| 17 | 8,501 ft | CON | — | — |
| 26L | 10,001 ft | CON | — | — |
| 26R | 5,001 ft | CON | — | — |
| 35 | 8,501 ft | CON | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 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.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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.
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AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 1935/FL011/TP C172/TB LOSS OF 10 KTS/RM OVER RUNWAY THRESHOLD
AZO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AZOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1935Reported at 19:35 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB LOSS OF 10 KTSTurbulence: loss of 10 kts.RM OVER RUNWAY THRESHOLDRemarks.Show raw report
AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 1916/FL009/TP C172/RM LLWS -15 OVR RUNWAY 35
AZO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AZOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1916Reported at 19:16 UTC.FL009Altitude: 900 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS -15 OVR RUNWAY 35Remarks.Show raw report
MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 1911/FL050/TP SR22/TB LGT-MOD
MKG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1911Reported at 19:11 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 1905/FL1100/TP C150/TB GAIN ON 15 KTS/RM OVER THRESHOLD OF RUNWAY
AZO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AZOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1905Reported at 19:05 UTC.FL1100Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP C150Aircraft type reporting.TB GAIN ON 15 KTSTurbulence: gain on 15 kts.RM OVER THRESHOLD OF RUNWAYRemarks.Show raw report
BIV UA /OV BIV/TM 1902/FL070/TP SR22/SK BKN070-TOP080/RM RAGGED BASES
BIV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BIVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1902Reported at 19:02 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN070-TOP080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM RAGGED BASESRemarks.Show raw report
LAN UA /OV LAN/TM 1853/FL012/TP G280/WV +/- 3KTS/RM LLWS
LAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1853Reported at 18:53 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP G280Aircraft type reporting.WV +/- 3KTSWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM LLWSRemarks.Show raw report
ARB UA /OV ARB300003/TM 1656/FL034/TP C172/SK SCT 045/WX 10
ARB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ARB300003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1656Reported at 16:56 UTC.FL034Altitude: 3,400 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT 045Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10Weather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
YIP UA /OV YIP/TM 1648/FLDURD/TP E545/TB LIGHT/RM +/- 5 KTS
YIP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV YIPLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1648Reported at 16:48 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHTTurbulence: light.RM +/- 5 KTSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
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 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26L/26R
- 48%
- 35
- 20%
- 08L/08R
- 19%
- 17
- 13%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1814Z (2:14 PM EDT)
TAF KGRR 291814Z 2918/3018 03009KT P6SM SCT060 TEMPO 2918/2920 BKN060 FM300100 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM301500 29007KT P6SM FEW050
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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
- Sunset in
- 5h 12m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather
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.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| 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
| 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 |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
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 2608 · 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)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Gerald R. Ford International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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