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Entryway Improvements at West Michigan Regional Airport

Because of the airport's growth, a much larger and newer facility that reflected the economic health and vitality of the area was needed. The former airport terminal building at the entrance of Geurink Boulevard has served its purpose and is scheduled for demolition...

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WEST COAST LEADERSHIP TEAM VISITS WMRA

West Coast Leadership is growing tomorrow's leaders by taking them out of the office and giving them experiences with places, people, and organizations that are truly at the heart of our community. A visit to West Michigan Regional Airport was a must and class...

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ELECTION RESULTS FLY HIGH

The results are in and a huge thank you to the voters of the City of Holland (71.1%), City of Zeeland (67.8%) and Park Township (64%) for your support of the West Michigan Regional Airport!

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WEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL AIRPORT’S IMPACT IS SOARING

Justin Dawes, Staff Reporter, Grand Rapids Business Journal:  Holland aviator Gradus Geurink created a small grass runway for private planes in 1942. After 75 years, that small venture, now the West Michigan Regional Airport, has an estimated $164 million impact to...

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A GREAT DAY FOR FLYING!

The Wings of Mercy CareAffaire fundraiser at Tulip City Air Service, West Michigan Regional Airport was a huge success! People of all ages attended setting a record crowd! There were well over 100 participants in the Runway 5K. Over 700 delicious pancake breakfasts...

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WINGS OF MERCY CAREAFFAIRE FUNRAISER AT WMRA

All of West Michigan is invited to the 2017 Holland CareAffaire benefiting Wings of Mercy. The event will be held at the West Michigan Regional Airport, 60 Geurink Blvd. on Saturday, August 26 from 8:00 am to Noon. This year's event will include: 4th Annual Runway 5K...

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50 YEARS OF SERVICE – A NOTE FROM LINDA LUDEMA

It is hard to believe that 50 years has gone by so quickly! Over the years we have seen substantial changes, from a 2600' sod runway to a 6000' paved runway along with a beautiful new Office Business Center. The size of the aircraft has grown from a single engine...

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EAST TAXIWAY CONNECTOR PROJECT

Construction is now underway and should take approximately two weeks to complete. The benefits the East Taxiway Connector project brings is to provide direct access from the Taxiway to the new Apron and is designed to improve overall traffic flow to the Airport...

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WMAA Receives Award

The West Michigan Regional Airport has been selected by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics as the 2016 Michigan “Airport Sponsor of the Year” in the General Aviation Airport category. This award was recently presented at the 26th...

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The WMAA Announces New Board Member

The West Michigan Airport Authority (WMAA) is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Corbin to the board. Appointed by the Holland City Council he currently serves as the Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security for Allegan County and also as the...

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BETH BLANTON WELCOMED AS NEW BOARD MEMBER

The new year brings new faces to the West Michigan Airport Authority board. One of the newest board members, Beth Blanton, will represent the City of Zeeland. Blanton is Director of Engagement at Lakeshore Advantage and is responsible for managing external events and...

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WMRA Jet Float in Holland’s Parade of Lights

More than 75 entries illuminated Eighth Street to ring in the holidays on Tuesday night. The WMRA jet float was one of them with over 2,400 lights lighting up the float. The float was helping out Santa by bringing presents from the North Pole to our area. It was a...

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