Grand Rapids’ Ford International Airport Experiencing Solid Growth

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July marked the seventh record breaking month in a row this year for the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids. Airport spokeswoman Tara Hernandez says July of this year was the busiest July ever with passenger numbers up 16.7% year over year.

“We are the second-fastest growing airport in the country, which is pretty incredible,” said Hernandez. “Airline Weekly forecast us a few months ago to be on pace for our third quarter at a 21% increase of year-over-year growth. We’re on pace for that number right now.”

The growth comes as phase two of the Gateway Transformation project is set to begin this fall with construction taking place at the airline ticket counters, baggage claim, and the front of the house area.