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Outgoing Board Members

Outgoing Board Members

West Michigan Regional Airport is a community-owned resource, supported through operations revenue, government funding and local taxpayers. e West Michigan Airport Authority (WMAA) governs policy, budget and strategic planning for the airport to align with the best...

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Snow Equipment Update

Snow Equipment Update

Through partnership with Avflight, the airport invested in new snow equipment in 2023. Ahead of the winter season, Avflight purchased a Snow Sweeper truck, a De-Ice truck and a pickup truck with a plow attachment and back blade. In addition, we’ve been testing a new...

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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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FuturePREP’d Summer Program

FuturePREP’d Summer Program

This year, West Michigan Regional Airport partnered with Ottawa Area ISD’s futurePREP’d summer program. The futurePREP’d program connects students with businesses in the community to facilitate real-world work-based learning experiences. The goal of the program is to...

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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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Tulip City Air Repair

Tulip City Air Repair

This summer, we welcomed Tulip City Air Repair to West Michigan Regional Airport as our new resident maintenance provider. Ben Fogg, a long-time user of the airport, wanted to open Tulip City Air Repair as an investment in the Holland business community Having good,...

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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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4 One Air Flight School

4 One Air Flight School

Early in 2023, we welcomed a new flight school to West Michigan Regional Airport. 4 One Air is owned and operated by Rick Thompson, long-time friend of the airport and employee of fixed base operators at WMRA. Thompson has held varying roles, including customer...

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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 Feedback

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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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