Gerald R. Ford International Airport Viewing Area

4910 Kraft Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, USA

Address:	4910 Kraft Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, USA
Phone:	+1 616-233-6000
Site:	grr.org
Rating:	4.7
Working:	8AM–11PM 8AM–11PM 8AM–11PM 8AM–11PM 8AM–11PM 8AM–11PM 8AM–11PM

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Joshawa Sobolik

Love my local airport one thing they could add to these airports around the country is a smoking room for people pass the severity check point. Similar to the ones they have in Atlanta, Georgia. Other then that I love my small town airport still big enough to fly almost anywhere but still small enough to get around the whole place without freaking out about time lol. Keep the work up with the awesome updates cant wait to see it when they are done

Trieu Hugo

This is the best place to see air plane take off and landing, very close to runway. The parking lot has about 50 slots with handicap parking. They also have toilet, picnic table, trash can so we can have a small picnic party here. Tune to AM 1650 kHz to hear the live contact of pilot and tower. Its all free. Remember to bring binoculars and be careful of strong wind.

The Head Sheep

We were all surprised at how nice this was. Restrooms and lots of benches and picnic tables. Lots of people and families coming and going with picnic lunches. Close enough that it is spectacular to watch planes take off, but not so close that the noise scares the little kids.

Ryan Knight

I love the views here and always have. I can remember coming here and watching the planes with my grandparents and now I take my kids here and just watch the planes take off and land. 8 am looking forward to the upcoming renovations to improve this area.

Tara Hood

Smaller airport than my home one (Atlanta)...I loved getting through the checking bag and gate process quickly. A lot of choices for food and snacks. Charging stations and a business center.

KayCee Mackenzie

Beautiful viewing area with grassy area for kids to run around, pinic table to eat lunch. There isnt playground equipment yet. Construction is being done to add bathrooms ect. Yay!

Tyler Kamps

It has wonderful parking and soon will have public restrooms. Is best to come when the East West runway is in use, to catch the most out of your viewing experience.

Great lakes Spotting

AMAZING PLANE SPOTTING!!! I wish that there was something like this at all airports. Maybe they could make a heated building for winter spotting

Nikki Mikker

Viewing park is nice but would be better if there was a schedule of landings. Hard to sit there and hope you see one

Daniel Hengesbach

A fun place to spot airplanes and spend time with family. Restrooms, picnic tables, and trash cans on the premises.

Judy Hakala

Nice place you can bring children for a picnic and to watch planes. No charge to get in. Now has real bathrooms!

Michele Ehl

Very nice now since the new addition with includes restrooms, also new tables, trash bins on the grass area.

Jason Holzhausen

The kids like to come have lunch while watching planes. There is plenty of parking, and a Porta potty.