In 1982, it was sold to the city of Holland so it could support public corporate traffic coming into the area.

The West Michigan Airport Authority consists of representatives from Holland, Zeeland, and Park Township.

[6] The airport's terminal received an upgrade in 2016 with donations provided by local businesses and residents.

It included a pancake breakfast, a 5K race on the airport's runway, and free airplane rides sponsored by the EAA Young Eagles.

[10] In 2021, the airport was a stop on the Civil Air Patrol's Operation Good Cheer to deliver gifts to children in need in the area.

[11] West Michigan Regional Airport covers an area of 432 acres (175 ha) at an elevation of 698 feet (213 m) above mean sea level.

[13] For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2021, the airport had 35,000 aircraft operations, an average of 96 per day: 94% general aviation, 6% air taxi, and 1% military.