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GRR Arrivals & Departures

Live flight status, arrivals, departures and airport information for Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, United States.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is a major international airport serving Grand Rapids, United States. The airport connects the region to destinations across the globe on a busy schedule of daily arrivals and departures. This live GRR airport board tracks every arrival and departure in real time, showing aircraft altitude, ground speed, estimated arrival times, and current flight status — all sourced directly from ADS-B transponder data updated every 60 seconds. Whether you're tracking an arrival, following a departure, or monitoring delays, the GRR live board gives you accurate, up-to-the-minute airport status at a glance.

Current FAA Status

FAA Delay History

Delay history will appear here as new FAA status changes are detected for this airport.

About Grand Rapids Airport Delays

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) delay status is monitored in real time using FAA National Airspace System (NAS) data. FAA delay advisories at GRR include Ground Delay Programs (GDPs), Ground Stops (GS), Arrival and Departure Delay Advisories, and Airport Closures. These are system-wide restrictions issued by the FAA and affect all airlines and flights operating at the airport. Data refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.

Ground Delay Program (GDP)
Holds inbound flights at their origin airports when the destination airport has reduced arrival capacity. Flights are assigned controlled departure times.
Ground Stop (GS)
Immediately halts all departures heading to the airport until conditions improve. Usually shorter in duration than a GDP.
Arrival Delay Advisory
Inbound flights are experiencing extended FAA-reported arrival delays, typically 15 minutes or more.
Departure Delay Advisory
Departing flights are experiencing extended FAA-reported departure delays, typically 15 minutes or more.

FAA Abbreviation Reference

AP CLSD=Airport ClosedGDP=Ground Delay ProgramGS=Ground StopWX=WeatherATC=Air Traffic ControlRWY=RunwayVOL=Volume / Traffic CongestionGA ACFT=General Aviation AircraftPPR=Prior Permission RequiredTMI=Traffic Management Initiative

Grand Rapids (GRR) Airport Delays — FAQ

What does an active FAA delay mean at GRR?

An active FAA delay at GRR means the FAA has issued an advisory — such as a Ground Stop, Ground Delay Program, or Arrival/Departure Delay — affecting flights operating at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. It is a system-wide restriction, not specific to one airline.

What is a Ground Delay Program at GRR?

A Ground Delay Program at GRR means inbound flights are being held at their departure airports and given controlled release times. This absorbs delay on the ground rather than in the air, saving fuel and improving safety. GDPs typically last several hours.

What is a Ground Stop at GRR?

A Ground Stop at GRR temporarily halts all departures heading to Grand Rapids. Flights already en route are generally allowed to continue. Ground Stops are usually shorter in duration than Ground Delay Programs and are issued when conditions change rapidly.

How often is GRR FAA delay data updated?

FAA delay status for GRR on FlightStatus.flights refreshes every 5 minutes from official FAA NAS data. The Delay History section above shows all status changes detected in the past 24 hours.

Are FAA airport delays the same as individual flight delays at GRR?

No. FAA airport delays are system-wide advisories issued by the FAA affecting all flights at GRR. Individual flight delays may also be caused by airline-specific issues such as late-arriving aircraft, crew availability, or mechanical problems. Both can occur simultaneously.

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