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Spring Egg Hunt

Spring Egg Hunt

Join us on Saturday, March 23rd for a Spring Egg Hunt at West Michigan Regional Airport! We’ll have Mezkla’s food truck, arts and crafts, an egg hunt and—of course—airplanes! We suggest rain boots for those hunting for eggs as we suspect it might be a little muddy....

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Welcome Courtney S!

Welcome Courtney S!

The airport recently welcomed Courtney Sawyer as our new Community Engagement Specialist and Operations. In this position, she will be responsible for community outreach on behalf of the airport. She’ll be planning and managing some of our most exciting events,...

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National Aviation Day Celebration Great Success

National Aviation Day Celebration Great Success

On Saturday August 19th, over 1,200 members of the Holland Area community celebrated National Aviation Day at West Michigan Regional Airport. The airport partnered with Wings of Mercy for their annual Holland CareAffaire and runway 5k race for a full day of activities...

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2023 Aviation Day Celebration

2023 Aviation Day Celebration

Join us for a celebration of Aviation Day in partnership with Wings of Mercy! We'll be at West Michigan Regional Airport for a day filled with fun, food & flights! Aviation Day Lineup 7AM - Same Day Run Registration8AM - Annual Wings of Mercy Holland CareAffaire...

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Notice of Public Hearing

Notice of Public Hearing

West Michigan Airport Authority Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024 The West Michigan Regional Airport Authority will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, on Monday, May 8,...

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Tulip Time Fly In

Tulip Time Fly In

Join Us For Our 2023 Tulip Time Fly In on May 6th The West Michigan Regional Airport Authority and Wings of Mercy are hosting the second annual Tulip Time Fly In! The Fly In will include a complimentary pancake breakfast and social. There will be several modes of...

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Strategic Planning Feedback Survey

Strategic Planning Feedback Survey

In preparation for 2023, the West Michigan Regional Airport Authority held a strategic planning session. If there is anything you would like to share or comment about the airport's strategic plan, please get your comments in by February 10th. Provide...

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Blizzard Warning: December 22- 24

Blizzard Warning: December 22- 24

Most of West Michigan is in a blizzard warning from December 22 to December 24. Heavy snow, strong winds and ice are expected. See the National Weather Service for more information. URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Grand Rapids MI1051 AM EST Thu...

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Minimum Operating Standards : Public Feedback

Minimum Operating Standards : Public Feedback

The West Michigan Regional Airport Authority is seeking public feedback on its most recent draft of the Airport’s revised Minimum Operating Standards. Since mid-2021 the Airport Authority, and its Operations Committee, have been working to update its Minimum Operating...

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2022 MAAE Conference

2022 MAAE Conference

2022 MAAE Conference From September 12th to 16th, the West Michigan Regional Airport team attended the Michigan Association of Airport Executives conference on Mackinac Island. The primary goal of the Michigan Association of Airport Executives (MAAE) is to assist...

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Aviation Day

Aviation Day

Celebrating a successful, flight-filled weekend! At our first Aviation Day, hundreds in the Holland community assembled at West Michigan Regional Airport on Saturday, August 20th, to enjoy a flight-filled event for the whole family. We welcomed pilots, food trucks,...

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Welcoming Senator Victory

Welcoming Senator Victory

Welcoming Senator Victory  On August 12th, we welcomed our state senator, Roger Victory, to the airfield. Victory chairs the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee and serves as assistant majority whip. He also chairs the Appropriations Subcommittee on...

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