Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has completed a taxiway extension that paves the way for access to more space for aviation-related businesses, according to the airport authority.
The $5.2 million project—funded primarily through federal grants—added a 1,250-foot taxiway in the northeast corner of the airfield, opening up an additional 50 acres of previously undeveloped space for aircraft hangars, corporate flight departments, and maintenance facilities, as well as other aviation-related investment opportunities. KGRR has begun marketing the available property.
This investment is part of the airport’s long-term strategy to accommodate aeronautical growth, attract new aviation businesses to western Michigan, and generate long-term revenue for reinvestment in future capital improvements and maintenance projects.
“As demand for aviation facilities continues to grow, it is important we proactively invest in infrastructure that positions the Ford International Airport and our region for future opportunities,” said Carlos Ruiz, chief commercial officer of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority. “This taxiway expansion creates the foundation for new aviation development and strengthens west Michigan’s ability to attract aviation investment and job creation.”
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