KGRR · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
KGRRMarch 25, 2026 · KGRR-1125
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Limited
Eastern Time
- Parking
- AvFlight
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
AvFlight
A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft at either of two FBO's, AVFlight or Signature Flight. Airport Control Tower will direct to the FBO you designated with your permission to land request. the FBO. Arrivals outside of business hours must be coordinated with one of the FBO's CBP
A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft at either of two FBO's, AVFlight or Signature Flight. Airport Control Tower will direct to the FBO you designated with your permission to land request. the FBO. Arrivals outside of business hours must be coordinated with one of the FBO's CBP
Arriving from outside of Canada also requires Regulated Waste disposal to be coordinated with Arrivals outside of business hours must be coordinated with one of the FBO's CBP
Inspection Process
- Grand Rapids does not have an FIS.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft at either of two FBO's, AVFlight or Signature Flight.
- Airport Control Tower will direct to the FBO you designated with your permission to land request.
- Arriving from outside of Canada also requires Regulated Waste disposal to be coordinated with the FBO.
- A CBP Officer will process passengers on site.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP Grand Rapids during regular business hours. Requests for permission to land at KGRR are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land.
Appointment
Unknown- Permission to land must be granted by a CBP Officer by contacting the port during regular business hours.
- Arrivals outside of business hours must be coordinated with one of the FBO's CBP Reimbursable Services (RSP). A CBPO will explain the process when permission to land is requested. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 25, 2025 Publication Number KGRR-1125
Departure
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Gerald R. Ford International Airport are available on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
- Permission to land must be granted by a CBP Officer by contacting the port during regular business hours.
- Arrivals outside of business hours must be coordinated with one of the FBO's CBP Reimbursable Services (RSP). A CBPO will explain the process when permission to land is requested. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 25, 2025 Publication Number KGRR-1125 Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP Grand Rapids during regular business hours. Requests for permission to land at KGRR are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land.
Operator Highlights
- Arriving from outside of Canada also requires Regulated Waste disposal to be coordinated with
- Permission to land must be granted by a CBP Officer by contacting the port during regular
- Arrivals outside of business hours must be coordinated with one of the FBO's CBP
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
5440 44th StreetGrand Rapids, MI 49512Related Resources for KGRR
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:00
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 Eastern Time (ET)
Service Hours
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Gerald R. Ford International Airport are available on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
Availability
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Gerald R. Ford International Airport are available on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
- Permission to land must be granted by a CBP Officer by contacting the port during regular business hours.
- Arrivals outside of business hours must be coordinated with one of the FBO's CBP Reimbursable Services (RSP). A CBPO will explain the process when permission to land is requested. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 25, 2025 Publication Number KGRR-1125
Remarks
- Permission to land must be granted by a CBP Officer by contacting the port during regular business hours.
- Arrivals outside of business hours must be coordinated with one of the FBO's CBP Reimbursable Services (RSP). A CBPO will explain the process when permission to land is requested. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 25, 2025 Publication Number KGRR-1125
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Usda Waste
- Reimbursable Services
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Original Content
Gerald R. Ford International Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) 5440 44th Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Regular Office Hours Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 Eastern Time (ET) Contact Information (616) 942-5245 CBP Grand Rapids Port Office KGRR_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Gerald R. Ford International Airport are available on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP Grand Rapids during regular business hours. Requests for permission to land at KGRR are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside those parameters, Previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact CBP to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • Grand Rapids does not have an FIS. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft at either of two FBO's, AVFlight or Signature Flight. • Airport Control Tower will direct to the FBO you designated with your permission to land request. • Arriving from outside of Canada also requires Regulated Waste disposal to be coordinated with the FBO. • A CBP Officer will process passengers on site. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • Permission to land must be granted by a CBP Officer by contacting the port during regular business hours. • Arrivals outside of business hours must be coordinated with one of the FBO's CBP Reimbursable Services (RSP). A CBPO will explain the process when permission to land is requested. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 25, 2025 Publication Number KGRR-1125