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Drone Rules for Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI)
• United States
5500 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, USA
Lat: 42.8826 • Lng: -85.524
Air
Permission required
Last updated: May 27, 2026
Summary
This is a major towered airport. LAANC is available, and is required to fly here. Flight in 0 foot grids requires a manual waiver.
Major Towered Airport - FAA Controlled Airspace, LAANC or Manual Approval Required To Fly Here
Class C during active hours (05:30 to 00:00 local time)
- LAANC Available and is required, automatic approval on AirControl
- 0 foot ceilings require manual waivers through FAADroneZone, which could take up to 30-90 days
- Authorization required within a 5 mile radius
Check rules before flying and be vigilant to manned aircraft, likely very frequent due to size