Grand Rapids Airport Gets Major Upgrade | Grand Rapids News

Grand Rapids’ Gerald R. Ford International Airport just unveiled a $135 million Terminal Enhancement Project, featuring a cutting-edge baggage system that handles 1,000 bags per hour — nearly double the old capacity — and is the first U.S. airport to merge RFID tracking with self-service bag drop. Starting September 9, American, United, and Frontier passengers can use new self-service ticketing kiosks, complete with video tutorials and staff support, while traditional agent service remains available. This upgrade is part of the broader ELEVATE initiative, aiming for over $600 million in infrastructure investments to expand capacity, add international flights, and modernize facilities — all funded through grants and bonds, not local taxes. New concourses, consolidated rental car services, and future plans for a federal inspection station and relocated air traffic control tower are already underway to position West Michigan as a more connected travel hub. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c85ee27c9bf988c7