What Was Grand Rapids Airport Called Before it Was Named for Gerald Ford?

Thousands of travelers fly in and out of Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids. The facility is the second largest airport in the state. If you’re a West Michigan resident, it’s likely you’ve flown into or from GRR Airport as some point.

But when did the airport in Grand Rapids become named for America’s 38th president and was was it called before?

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