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Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) delays and on-time record

Grand Rapids, Michigan KGRR #71 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at GRR.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated just now
Weather now
VFR 55°F Observed 6 h ago
Late departures
19.9%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for GRR

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at GRR right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked just now. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at GRR

VFR

55°F13°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
130° 6 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
BKN 9,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Ceiling
9,000 ft
Pressure
30.16 inHg

METARMETAR KGRR 101153Z 13005KT 10SM BKN090 BKN250 13/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP216 T01280089 10150 20111 53007 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 6 h ago.

On-time performance at GRR

Based on 4,986 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

19.9%Departures late
24.5%Arrivals late
2.07%Cancelled
19.5 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at GRR
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
SkyWest Airlines 804 16.4% 1.24%
Republic Airways 718 14.5% 4.60%
American Airlines 695 23.6% 1.87%
Allegiant Air 590 19.7% 0.34%
Southwest Airlines 555 27.0% 0.36%
Delta Air Lines 533 15.4% 1.13%
United Airlines 425 19.8% 1.18%
PSA Airlines 359 26.2% 4.18%
Envoy Air 212 23.1% 3.30%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at GRR

A ground stop holds flights bound for GRR at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • The visitor information desk is staffed and can help with directions and ground transportation questions.
  • The airport offers food and beverage choices, skycap service, business lounges, nursing rooms and kids play areas.
  • If you are picking up a passenger who is not yet at the curb, use the cell phone lot off Pederson Court instead of waiting at the terminal curb.
  • The airport has a complete parking calculator on its site to estimate your cost before you travel.