Gerald R. Ford International Airport was previously known as Kent County Airport until it was renamed after former President Ford in 1999. Kent County is famous the Wright brothers and their biplane landing at a local county Fair. Nine years later the first airport opened in the area. The current facility broke ground just miles from the original airport in 1959 and opened in 1963. 1997 saw the construction of a new runway at a cost of $32 million. More renovations to the terminal was completed in 2000 and cost $50 million. The airport is the largest in the area and second largest in the state of Michigan with 23 domestic destinations and one international to Toronto, Canada.
GRR has two concourses and 13 gates on its 3,200-acre facility for its 6,250 daily travelers. Seven airlines operate out of GRR Airport with 150 flights daily to and from several domestic and international destinations. Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis are the most popular domestic destinations for travelers. GRR moves about 2.2 million passengers annually.
There is a four-level parking garage containing long and short-term parking, an economy lot and cell phone lot on the facilities. There is a variety of dining and shopping options in GRR Airport’s two concourses. Additionally, there are a variety of amenities to help passengers on the move including Wi-Fi, ATMs, conference rooms, shoeshine and banking services. Ground transportation to and from the airport includes busses, taxis, car rentals and shuttles from many of the surrounding hotels. If staying near the airport there are several options to choose from including the SpringHill Suites, Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel and the Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Airport.
Sawyer International Airport SAW is an airport serving the Marquette, Michigan area. SAW Airport is situated approximately 18 miles to the south of Marquette’s city center.
SAW Airport has a variety of parking options including short-term and long-term. There are two airlines that fly in and out of SAW serving several domestic locations. Top destinations from Sawyer Airport are Chicago and Detroit.
At Sawyer International Airport there is an array of dining and retail options. In terms of services there are ATMs, postal services, shoeshine, recharging stations and Wi-Fi.
Getting to and from SAW Airport has never been easier with options including taxis, car rentals, buses and shuttles available. If staying near Sawyer International Airport there are over ten hotel and motel options within fourteen miles of the airport.
MBS International Airport MBS is an airport serving the Midland, Bay City and Saginaw, Michigan areas. MBS Airport is located to the east of Freeland, Michigan. Currently, the airport transports about 275,000 passengers annually.
MBS Airport has a variety of parking options including short-term and long-term. There are two airlines that fly in and out of MBS serving several domestic locations. Top destinations from MBS International Airport are Minneapolis, Detroit and Chicago.
At MBS International Airport there is an array of dining and retail options. In terms of services there are ATMs, postal services, shoeshine, recharging stations and Wi-Fi.
Getting to and from MBS Airport has never been easier with options including taxis, car rentals and limousines available. If staying near MBS International Airport there are over 20 hotel and motel options within ten miles of the airport.
Capital City Airport LAN is an airport serving the Lansing, Michigan metropolitan area. LAN Airport is situated approximately three miles to the northwest of Lansing’s city center. Currently, the airport transports about 400,000 passengers annually. The largest airline carrier at LAN is Delta Air Lines.
LAN Airport has a variety of parking options including short-term and long-term. There are four airlines that fly in and out of LAN serving several domestic locations. Top destinations from Capital City Airport are Detroit, Minneapolis and Chicago.
At Capital City Airport there is an array of dining and retail options. In terms of services there are ATMs, postal services, shoeshine, recharging stations and Wi-Fi.
Getting to and from LAN Airport has never been easier with options including taxis, car rentals, buses and limousines available. If staying near Capital City Airport there are over 17 hotel and motel options within six miles of the airport.
The runway at the Oakland/Troy Airport is open to aircraft that weigh 15,500 pounds or less. The facility serves as the county's executive airport and is frequented by business travelers and tourists using private, corporate and charter aircraft.
John Mahoney, who heads daily operations at the Troy airport, said the facility's low fees help the airport provide a valuable and friendly service to pilots.
Landing fees are $15 for aircraft that weigh 12,501 pounds or more. Ramp parking is free on the first night for visiting aircraft and $5 each additional day. Hangar parking is available for $15 per day or $335 per month.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW is the main airport serving the Detroit Metropolitan area in Romulus, Michigan. Commonly referred to as Detroit Metro Airport it is an international airport that has a large global presence. Currently, Detroit Metro Airport is the 16th busiest airport in the United States and 24th busiest in the world.
DTW Airport first opened in 1930 when it was simply named Wayne County Airport. In the 1930s and 1940s it was home to the Army Air Force and during that time was named Romulus Army Airfield. It wasn’t until 1950 that DTW Airport was fully functioning as a commercial airport again.
Located just south of I-94 and east of I-275 with 19,000+ parking spaces and parking options including short-term, long-term, garage and economy. These options include: the Green Lot, Green Lot 2, Big Blue Parking Deck and McNamara Parking Deck.
There are two terminals (Edward H. McNamara, North) at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The Edward H. McNamara Terminal consists of three concourses (A, B, C) and has 121 gate. The North Terminal consists of 26 gates. The Detroit Airport’s ExpressTram connects the terminals and concourses.
Detroit Metro Airport is a hub for Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines and serves over 20 other airlines to several domestic and international destinations. The DTW Airport has won several awards with regard to in concessions. Dining choices are bountiful if you are looking for something fast and economical or a sit down with a more leisurely pace. Retail offers anything from Heritage Books to Tumi and DTW Airport offers ATMS, shoeshine service, and currency exchanges.
In terms of ground transportation passengers can take the SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) or the Ann Arbor airRide. Detroit Metro Airport also offers rental cars, luxury sedans, taxis and courtesy shuttles. If staying over there is 20 hotel and motel options ranging form Westin Hotel Detroit Metropolitan Airport to the Red Roof Inn.
