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Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) has been named the No. 1 small airport in the United States in the latest USA Today 10Best Readers Poll. Just last year, the airport earned a runner-up spot, and now it has soared to the very top, just like it did in 2023.
USA Today highlights GRR as “the gateway to the sprawling eastern shore of Lake Michigan” and praises the airport for amenities that make travel easier—and more fun—for everyone.
Passengers can enjoy:
- A dedicated Military Welcome Center
- Plane-themed playrooms for kids
- A self-serve wine wall featuring Michigan wineries
- Locally brewed craft beers at Prospect Hill and Aletitude
Not to mention Jerry the Jet, the airport’s new mascot who was introduced earlier this year! Also new at GRR in 2025, Bell’s Brewhouse, a Bell’s Brewery taproom, and The Club GRR VIP Lounge.
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