There were insufficient board action items for August, so we have canceled the August board meeting. The West Michigan Regional Airport Authority will meet on the next scheduled board meeting date: September 13th, 11:30am- 1:00pm.
Operation September Freedom (OSF), a national effort by non-profit Dream Flights working to honor 1,000+ World War II veterans with free Dream Flights in restored Boeing Stearman biplanes, visited the West Michigan Regional Airport on August 3rd to honor 6 World War II veterans.
At their July 12 Board meeting, West Michigan Regional Airport Authority (WMRAA) approved the transfer of their existing fixed based operator (FBO) contract with Flyby Air to FlightLevel Aviation. A FBO is a private business contracted with an airport to maintain...
The West Michigan Regional Airport’s renovation and rehabilitation project is complete. The project was funded by several grants received through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the CARES Act. The project...
Around 140 animals arrive at West Michigan Regional Airport for multi-shelter rescue effort
Job Description Under the supervision of the Director of the West Michigan Regional Airport Authority, this person will be responsible for planning and executing special projects as assigned. The ideal candidate for this role will be a currently enrolled graduate...
The West Michigan Regional Airport Authority announced the start dates of West Michigan Regional Airport’s runway and LED lighting project. The airport will remain fully closed from May 10th, 2021 through May 24th, 2021, followed by two weeks of nighttime closures to...
For the duration of Michigan’s shelter-in-place order, West Michigan Airport Authority will hold board meetings remotely. Our next board meeting will be held on Zoom. View article for details.
The 2019 Wings of Mercy CareAffaire fundraiser on August 25 at West Michigan Regional Airport was a fun-filled day beginning with over 150 runners participating in the Wings of Mercy Runway 5K. The...
Crack Sealant is an important part of maintaining the overall pavement surface at West Michigan Regional Airport. (Check out the video that follows.) Over time, pavement will deteriorate due to weather and stress. Crack Sealant is used to help get many more years...
West Michigan Regional Airport's jet float flew down the 8th Street Runway in the 2019 Tulip Time Muziekparade. This year's theme was "paint the town orange" so the float was decorated using orange Monarch Butterflies and real bubbles that the children loved! Chuck...
West Michigan Regional Airport's jet float will participate in the 2019 Tulip Time Muziekparade, one of Michigan’s most spectacular parades, Saturday, May 11, at 3:00 p.m. The float will be decorated with the parade's theme of "Paint the town orange" and will be...