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Local High School Students: Apply Now for IChallengeU 2026

Local High School Students: Apply Now for IChallengeU 2026

West Michigan Regional Airport is proud to be an ambassador for IChallengeU, a two-week summer internship program offered by the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District's FuturePREP'd initiative. Running June 15-25, 2026, the program gives current 9th-12th grade...

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Meet the WMRAA Board: Ken Brandsen

Meet the WMRAA Board: Ken Brandsen

Meet board member Ken Brandsen! Ken serves on the WMRAA board as the Client Leader of Progressive AE.  Before joining the board, Ken spent several years serving on the Airport Advisory Committee to the City of Holland. The committee’s goal was to purchase, build and...

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Meet the WMRAA Board: Heather Roden

Meet the WMRAA Board: Heather Roden

Meet Heather Roden! Heather sits on the WMRAA board as a representative of the City of Zeeland.  Prior to joining the board, Heather attended several board meetings in public interest. This stemmed from her role at Haworth Inc., where she works as an Event Experience...

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Meet the WMRAA Board: Devin Shea

Meet the WMRAA Board: Devin Shea

Meet Devin Shea, WMRAA board's Vice Chair.  As a WMRAA board member and a member of the Holland City Council, he feels deeply connected to his community. Devin grew up in Park Township, but after graduating high school, he moved out west. He returned to Holland...

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Meet the WMRAA Board: Sally Gruppen

Meet the WMRAA Board: Sally Gruppen

Meet Sally Gruppen, WMRAA board Secretary!  Sally has a rich history of involvement and support for her local communities. She started early on in her career at Miller-Knoll, and 59 years later she is still with the company, now as a Legacy Ambassador. Her role is...

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WMRA Partners with Hamilton Community Schools

WMRA Partners with Hamilton Community Schools

This year, we had the privilege to welcome Hamilton Community School's 6th graders to the airport for a behind-the-scenes look at operations. During their visit, students got to experience how West Michigan Regional Airport serves the local community. They learned...

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North Taxi Lane Construction Begins

North Taxi Lane Construction Begins

Construction is officially underway on our new North Taxi Lane, a $2,271,575 investment in the future of our airport and our community! This project is made possible through a partnership of federal, state, and local tax dollars, with local funding proudly provided by...

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WMRAA Special Meetings Notice: April 9 & 10

WMRAA Special Meetings Notice: April 9 & 10

The West Michigan Airport Authority has scheduled two (2) special meetings for the purpose of hearing presentations from candidates for the position of Airport Manager. Both meetings will be held at the West Michigan Regional Airport business center, 60 Geurink Drive,...

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WMRAA To Host Special Meetings on April 1

WMRAA To Host Special Meetings on April 1

The West Michigan Airport Authority board will hold special meetings on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The first meeting will commence at 8:00 a.m., and the second meeting will commence at 4:30 p.m. The meetings will be held in the Robinson Board Room of the West Michigan...

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