Flying in Grand Rapids, MI
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Grand Rapids — the nearest is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR), about 9 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 11m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 49m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Grand Rapids
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
West Michigan Regional Airport
Muskegon County Airport
Fremont Municipal Airport
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
Fitch H Beach Airport
South Haven Area Regional Airport
Roben Hood Airport
Gratiot Community Airport
Capital Region International Airport
Brooks Field
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:25–19:35 | 15h 11m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:35–16:25 | 8h 49m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 14.3°C / 58°F | 3.4°C / 38°F | 20 km/h | 36% |
| Summer | 27.3°C / 81°F | 16.6°C / 62°F | 17 km/h | 34% |
| Autumn | 16°C / 61°F | 7.5°C / 46°F | 18 km/h | 35% |
| Winter | 1.6°C / 35°F | -5.6°C / 22°F | 19 km/h | 40% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Grand Rapids, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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