Private jets at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford (KGRR)
Grand Rapids had 2,414 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 7 a day. The busiest month, October, was 1.7 times as busy as the quietest, May. 962 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Cessna Citation XLS.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Grand Rapids, month by month
October was the busiest month, with 252 arrivals, and May the quietest, with 145.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Friday · 16%Friday carried 16% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Grand Rapids
Large-cabin jets made 33% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Cessna Citation XLS, with 10%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use Grand Rapids most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids’ longest runway is 3,048 meters, against 1,829 at West Michigan, 50 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08R/26L | 3,048 m | 46 m | CON |
| 17/35 | 2,591 m | 46 m | CON |
| 08L/26R | 1,524 m | 30 m | CON |
Nearest alternative: West Michigan (KBIV)
50 km away| Measure | Grand Rapids (KGRR) | West Michigan (KBIV) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,048 m | 1,829 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Grand Rapids: questions
How many private jets fly into Grand Rapids?
We tracked 2,414 private jet arrivals at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford in the 12 months to July 2026, about 7 a day, from 962 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Grand Rapids?
October, with 252 arrivals. May was the quietest, with 145.
Which private jets use Grand Rapids most?
The most common type was the Cessna Citation XLS, with 10% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 33% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Grand Rapids for a private jet?
West Michigan (KBIV), 50 km away, with a 1,829 meter runway against 3,048 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford (KGRR).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/grand-rapids-gerald-r-ford
Method: private jet arrivals at KGRR from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data