May 2013 - West Michigan Airport Authority members congratulated Connor Bos and Matthew Ziegeler at the last Board meeting for their academic and athletic achievements and for their participation as youth representatives on the Board. Connor Bos Being a youth...
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Technical Energy Solutions on Assignment
February 2013 - A snowstorm doesn't stop air traffic at West Michigan Regional Airport! Brian, a pilot with Odyssey Entertainment in Minnesota, flew over Lake Michigan early January 21 to pick up Rob, a technician from Technical Energy Solutions, a company located in...
Authority Adds Two Board Members
February 2013 - Les Hoogland and Jim Storey were appointed to the West Michigan Airport Authority beginning January 1, 2013. "We are delighted to welcome back former Zeeland Mayor Les Hoogland, and former Airport Chair Jim Storey," said Tim Klunder, Zeeland City...
Tulip City Air Service Receives Awards
February 2013 - Congratulations are in order! Tulip City Air Service (TCAS) received a Commercial Business Flying Safety Award presented by NBAA (National Business Aviation Assoc.) at their 2012 annual convention! TCAS was given the exemplary safety records award for...
Weather Briefing System
May 2013 - The WMAA Board approved a renewal, three-year contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the continuation of a Weather Briefing System. The system is crucial for pilots in making safe weather flying decisions.
Dedication of New KODIAK Plane
August 2013 - On Thursday evening, August 8, Tulip City Air Service hosted the dedication of Mission Aviation Fellowship's (MAF) new KODIAK airplane for Service in Indonesia. MAF’s newest missionary airplane landed at the West Michigan Regional Airport in Holland and...
Rehmann Audit
February 2014 - A clean financial audit for year ended June 30, 2013 was presented by a representative of Rehmann and approved by the Authority Board. View the official report here. Rehman Audit Year Ended 0613 Please direct any questions to the City of Holland...
Geurink Boulevard Reconstruction
February 2013 - Reconstruction of Geurink Boulevard officially began on September 10, 2012 and was completed in December. Plan a visit this Spring and enjoy the hundreds of tulips that will be in bloom.
Now Landing Business – Video
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South Pavement Area Resurfacing
June 2012 - A recent inspection of the pavement located in the south hangar area and leading to the runway showed that the pavement was in very poor condition. The project to repave the area and widen the connector taxiway by 15 feet to improve aircraft access has...
Airport Viewing Areas
2012 - Two airport viewing areas, one located along Lincoln Avenue and the other along 64th Street have been turned into formal viewing areas making it more convenient and safe to stop by and watch aircraft activity at West Michigan Regional Airport. The basic design...
Instrument Landing System
2012 - The refurbished Instrument Landing System (ILS) is completed and passed its final FAA ground and flight checks. "It's a critical navigation aid for pilots landing at West Michigan Regional Airport," said Holland Assistant City Manager and Authority staff member...