Gerald R. Ford International Airport

⭐ REMINDER ⭐ Starting tomorrow, May 7, 2025, to board domestic flights, your driver’s license or state issued ID must be a REAL ID – or you’ll need another acceptable form of ID. Find out how to get your REAL ID at tsa.gov/real-id. #REALIDself #Check4theStar

✈️New nonstop alert: @Delta will launch Saturday-only service from @FlyGRFord to Orlando starting Dec. 20, operated on the carrier's Embraer ERJ-175. This will mark Delta's 5th nonstop from GRR. Tickets will be available for purchase soon at delta.com.

Time for a #REALID check: the deadline ​to be #REALIDready is May 7, 2025. Upgrade yourself to a REAL ID today. Visit tsa.gov/real-id to find out how.​ #REALIDself #Check4theStar

Welcome to the team, Jerry the Jet! 💙 grr.org/news/ford-inte…

Now introducing...Our first-ever mascot, JERRY THE JET! ✈️ Jerry the Jet™ will appear at community events and serve as an ambassador for the Airport. 😉 Thank you to our marketing and advertising partner, @Extracreditproj, for helping us bring Jerry to life!

👀✈️ Something, or someone, is touching down at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport tomorrow...and trust us, this isn't your average arrival. Keep your eyes on our socials tomorrow to see the news!

Just like that, another chapter in our story was written—together. 💙 The TEP beam, signed by so many of you, was placed into the structure this week. Your names are now a permanent part of our foundation, both literally and symbolically. Learn more: flyford.org/elevate

The @MichSoS will have a mobile office unit available on select dates at GRR Airport, across from the TSA checkpoint, to assist visitors with converting to a REAL ID. Learn more at: michigan.gov/sos/license-id…

Starting May 7, 2025, to board domestic flights, your driver’s license or state issued ID must be a REAL ID – or you’ll need another acceptable form of ID. So it’s time to get real. Find out how to get your REAL ID at tsa.gov/real-id. #REALIDself #Check4theStar

Thank you, @CrainsGR, for helping to tell this story! We’re excited to complete this project in spring 2026 🏗️

🚧 Starting next week, MDOT will begin rebuilding M-37 (Broadmoor Ave) between 44th & 60th St. in Kentwood. Expect lane closures, beginning with northbound M-37 closure at M-6 from mid-April to mid-July. More info: Michigan.gov/mdot 🚧

Real adventure awaits those who are #REALIDready. Get your #REALID by May 7, 2025, to board domestic flights. Find out how at tsa.gov/real-id.

We are delighted to once again be recognized as a top-performing airport globally for guest experience by Airports Council International World’s 2024 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. Thank you to our many partners and staff! grr.org/news/ford-inte…

Hello, Avelo! We are excited to welcome @AveloAir to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The airline will offer flights to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina and Lakeland, Florida starting in May. Book your trip today at aveloair.com 💜

SIGN THE BEAM! The Ford International Airport is offering community members the opportunity to sign a steel beam that will become a permanent part of the newly expanded terminal, as part of the Terminal Enhancement Project. The beam will be displayed in the Amway Grand Hall.

🎉TIME TO CELEBRATE 4 MILLION! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that we surpassed 4 million passengers in 2024, marking our first time in history that the Ford International Airport has exceeded this 4-million milestone. Thank you for flying Ford! grr.org/news/4-million…

Today, we wear blue to raise awareness of #HumanTrafficking. Join @DHSBlueCampaign in the fight against this crime: dhs.gov/blue-campaign/… #WearBlueDay

Due to the winter storm and the resulting school closures, there will be no choral performances today, December 5th, at the Airport Holiday Music Festival. We appreciate your understanding.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 1:00 AM on Friday, December 6th. Visit our website at the link below for Winter Travel FAQs to help you plan ahead. grr.org/news/winter-st…

🚨 Holiday Travel Alert 🚨 One of the busiest travel weeks of the year is here, and high passenger volumes are expected to continue throughout the holiday season. ✈️ Please arrive at least 2 hours before your flight to start the check-in process and allow extra time for parking.