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KGRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · Grand Rapids
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
794 ft / 242 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 135.65 MHz (GRAND RAPIDS TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08R/26L · 10,000 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED17/35 · 8,501 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED08L/26R · 5,000 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR), located in Grand Rapids, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 794 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KGRR / GRR
Municipality
Grand Rapids
Country
Region
US-MI — Michigan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
794 ft
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Runway 08R / 26L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 81.3° / 261.3°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 81.3° / 261.3°
RWY 08R (81.3°)
108.30 MHz
IDENT: CYZ | CRS: 87°
RWY 26L (261.3°)
109.70 MHz
IDENT: GRR | CRS: 267°
Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,501 ft / 2,591 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 171.3° / 351.3°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 171.3° / 351.3°
RWY 17 (171.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (351.3°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: DVS | CRS: 357°
Runway 08L / 26R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 81.3° / 261.3°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 81.3° / 261.3°
RWY 08L (81.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26R (261.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D GRAND RAPIDS APP/DEP N
124.60 MHz
A/D GRAND RAPIDS APP/DEP S
128.40 MHz
ATIS ATIS
118.72 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
119.30 MHz
CTAF CTAF
135.65 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
RDO LANSING RDO
122.25 MHz
TWR GRAND RAPIDS TWR
135.65 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026