Gerald R. Ford International Airport Voted No. 2 Best in U.S.

Love flying GRR? Turns out a lot of people do!

Grand Rapids' Gerald R. Ford International airport was up for best small airport in the U.S. in a USA Today 10Best Readers Poll.

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While giant airports like JFK, LAX, and ATL get a lot of attention, USA Today wanted to highlight smaller airports that excel with commercial flight offerings, easy access, and amenities.

Twenty of the top small airports around the country were chosen by a panel of experts, then it was put up to a public vote.

Gerald R. Ford Airport in Grand Rapids has been named the No. 2 small airport in the entire country!

USA Today calls GRR "the gateway to the sprawling shore of Lake Michigan."

The publication praises the airport's dedicated military welcome center, plane-themed playrooms for kids, and the bar and restaurant offerings.

In case you missed it, not to long ago GRR added a wine bar/ bookstore.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

The airport also expanded last year with fourteen new gates, new restaurants and a beer garden.

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According to GRR, the airport contributes over $3 billion annually in economic activity in the West Michigan region and connects more than three million passengers a year to destinations across the glob.

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