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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is building a new $7.7 million operations and communications center.
The new facility will be built to withstand extreme weather conditions, including winds up to 250 mph, and will house the airport’s emergency operations center, which will also be meant to support Kent County public safety agencies during crises.
“The teams who will occupy this space are critical for our daily operations,” said Tory Richardson, airport president and CEO. “This new operations center will enhance communication, collaboration and efficiencies for our teams. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to provide the high quality service and exceptional safety track record the Ford Airport is known for…
