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Airport
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Gerald R Ford Intl
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 03/20/2025 - 5/15/2025
| FAA/ICAO Identifier: | GRR / KGRR |
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| Lat/Lng: | 42.8808333333, -85.5228055556
42-52-51.0000N, 085-31-22.1000W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 09/16/2016 |
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| Elevation: | 793 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 09/16/2016 |
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| Magnetic Variation: | 06W,(2020), [-6W (2025)] |
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| Sectional: | CHICAGO |
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| From City: | 6nm SE of Grand Rapids |
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| Use: | Open to the public |
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| Ownership: | Publicly owned |
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| Activation: | 05/1963 |
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| Attended: | Continuous |
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| Control Tower: | yes 0530-0000 (local) |
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| Type: | ATCT |
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| Hours: | 18 |
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| Days Tower Operational: | ALL |
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| Airspace Class: | C,E,Class C Svc 0530-0000; Other Times Class E |
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| Tower Radar: | ASR,0530-0000 |
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| ARTCC: | Chicago(ZAU)Chicago Center |
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| FSS: | Lansing FSS(LAN) |
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| NOTAMs and Weather: | GRRNOTAM-D service at airport |
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| Wind Indicator: | Lighted |
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| Lights: | When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Activate MALSR Runway 08R, 26L, & 35; REIL Runway 08L, 26R, & 17; HIRL Runway 08R/26L & 17/35; MIRL Runway 08L/26R - CTAF. |
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| Beacon: | Sunset-Sunrise |
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| Landing Fee: | no |
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| ARFF: | I C S 05/1973 |
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| CTAF: | 135.650 |
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| UNICOM: | 122.950 |
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| Weather: | ASOS 616-575-1953 |
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| ATIS: | 118.725
operates continuously |
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| Tower: | | Contact 'Grand Rapids Tower' | | 339.8, | 135.65 |
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| Ground: | | Contact 'Grand Rapids Ground' | | 121.8 |
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| Clearance: | |
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| Approach: | | Contact 'GREAT LAKES' Approach | | 124.6 ;North, | 128.4 ;South, | 257.6 |
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| Departure: | | Contact 'GREAT LAKES' Departure | | 124.6 ;North, | 128.4 ;South, | 257.6 |
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| Class Freq: | | CLASS-C--- | | 124.6 ;North, | 128.4 ;South, | 257.6 |
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| Emergency: | |
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| Other: | ---IC 128.4 ;SOUTH |
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| Master Airport: | AZO (KALAMAZOO/BATTLE CREEK INTL) |
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| Master Provides: | Class C
WSP |
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| Tower Remarks: | Approach/Departure Service Provided by Chicago ARTCC (Zau) on Frequencies 128.4 (Grand Rapids RCAG) When Great Lakes Approach Control Closed. |
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| Fuel: | Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C |
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| Airframe Repair: | Major |
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| Powerplant Repair: | Major |
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| Bottled Oxygen: | High pressure |
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| Bulk Oxygen: | High pressure |
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| Transient Storage: | Hanger,Tie-Down |
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| Other Services: | Air Freight, Air Ambulance, Avionics, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales |
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| Owner: | Gerald R Ford Intl Airport Auth
5500 44Th St SE
Grand Rapids, Mi 49512
616-233-6000 |
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| Manager: | Torrance Richardson
5500 44Th St SE
Grand Rapids, Mi 49512
616-233-6000 |
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| Runways: | 08L/26R
08R/26L
17/35 |
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Runway 08L/26R
| Length: | 5001 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 09/16/2016 |
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| Width: | 100 feet |
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| Surface: | Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition |
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| Surface Treatment: | Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved |
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| Classification (PCN): | 45 /F/C/X/T, 45 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Low (represents CBR > 4), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination |
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| Weight Capacity: | Single Wheel aircraft: 110,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 160,000 lbs |
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| Runway Lights Edge Intensity: | Med Intensity |
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End 08L |
End 26R |
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| Takeoff Run Available (TORA): | 5001 feet | 5001 feet |
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| Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): | 5001 feet | 5001 feet |
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| Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): | 5001 feet | 5001 feet |
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| Landing Distance Available (LDA): | 5001 feet | 5001 feet |
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| True Alignment: | 081,(075 Magnetic) | 261,(255 Magnetic) |
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| Runway Markings: | Nonprecision Instrument,Good Condition | Nonprecision Instrument,Good Condition |
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| Elevation at End: | 786.2' MSL | 783.8' MSL |
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| Elevation at Touchdown Zone: | 786.2' MSL | 786.2' MSL |
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| Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: | 45' AGL | 33' AGL |
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| Visual Glide Path Angle: | 3.00° | 3.00° |
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| Visual Glide Slope Indicator: | 4-Box VASI on left side of runway | 4-Box VASI on left side of runway |
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| Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): | Yes | Yes |
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| Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): | Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile | Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile |
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| Object Clearance Slope: | 34:1 | 34:1 |
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Runway 08R/26L
| Length: | 10001 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 09/16/2016 |
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| Width: | 150 feet |
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| Surface: | Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition |
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| Surface Treatment: | Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved |
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| Classification (PCN): | 62 /R/B/W/T, 62 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination |
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| Weight Capacity: | Dual Wheel aircraft: 190,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs |
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| Runway Lights Edge Intensity: | High Intensity |
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End 08R |
End 26L |
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| Takeoff Run Available (TORA): | 10001 feet | 10001 feet |
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| Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): | 10001 feet | 10001 feet |
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| Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): | 10001 feet | 10001 feet |
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| Landing Distance Available (LDA): | 10001 feet | 10001 feet |
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| True Alignment: | 081,(075 Magnetic) | 261,(255 Magnetic) |
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| ILS Type: | ILS | ILS |
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| Runway Markings: | Precision Instrument,Good Condition | Precision Instrument,Good Condition |
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| Elevation at End: | 791.5' MSL | 789.3' MSL |
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| Elevation at Touchdown Zone: | 793.6' MSL | 790.0' MSL |
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| Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: | | 73' AGL |
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| Visual Glide Path Angle: | | 3.00° |
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| Visual Glide Slope Indicator: | | 4-light PAPI on left side of runway |
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| Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: | Touchdown, Rollout | Touchdown, Rollout |
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| Approach Lights: | MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights | MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights |
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| Objects: | | Bldg |
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| Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): | Precision Instrument Runway | Precision Instrument Runway |
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| Object Clearance Slope: | 50:1 | 40:1 |
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| Object Height: | | 24' AGL |
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| Object Distance: | | 1170' Along centerline
260' Left of centerline |
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Runway 17/35
| Length: | 8501 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 09/16/2016 |
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| Width: | 150 feet |
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| Surface: | Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition |
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| Surface Treatment: | Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved |
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| Classification (PCN): | 60 /R/B/W/T, 60 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination |
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| Weight Capacity: | Dual Wheel aircraft: 190,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs |
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| Runway Lights Edge Intensity: | High Intensity |
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End 17 |
End 35 |
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| Takeoff Run Available (TORA): | 8501 feet | 8501 feet |
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| Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): | 8501 feet | 8501 feet |
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| Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): | 8501 feet | 8501 feet |
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| Landing Distance Available (LDA): | 8501 feet | 8501 feet |
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| True Alignment: | 171,(165 Magnetic) | 351,(345 Magnetic) |
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| ILS Type: | | ILS |
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| Runway Markings: | Nonprecision Instrument,Good Condition | Precision Instrument,Good Condition |
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| Elevation at End: | 782.3' MSL | 789.3' MSL |
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| Elevation at Touchdown Zone: | 788.1' MSL | 789.5' MSL |
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| Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: | 50' AGL | 74' AGL |
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| Visual Glide Path Angle: | 3.00° | 3.00° |
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| Visual Glide Slope Indicator: | 4-light PAPI on right side of runway | 4-light PAPI on right side of runway |
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| Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: | Touchdown, Rollout | Touchdown, Rollout |
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| Approach Lights: | | MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights |
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| Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): | Yes | |
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| Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): | Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile | Precision Instrument Runway |
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| Object Clearance Slope: | 50:1 | 50:1 |
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| • | E80-Mon-Fri Two Hours Prior Permission for Customs Call 616-942-5245, Pager 616-249-5380. Call Prior to 1600 on Preceding Friday for After Hours Service. |
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| • | Taxiway F North of Taxiway V, Taxiway J Between Taxiway F & Taxiway J3 & Taxiway G Closed to Aircraft Over 100,000 Lbs; Taxiway F South of Taxiway V & Taxiway J East of Taxiway F & West of Taxiway J3 Closed to Aircraft Over 47,000 Lbs. |
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| • | Birds on & in Vicinity of Airport. |
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| • | Noise Abatement Procedures: Runway 08R Departure on Runway Heading Until Reaching the Hwy East of Airport; Runway 26L on Approach to Airport Turn Final at Hwy East of Airport. |
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| • | Prior Permission for Aircraft with 171 ft Wingspan or Larger. |
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| • | Taxiway R North of Taxiway D, Taxiway Y North of Taxiway D, Taxiway Z North of Taxiway D and Taxiway N are Non-Movement Areas. |
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| • | Pushback Advisories on the Terminal Ramp are not Provided by ATC. |
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| • | Airport Personnel Will Mnt CTAF When Air Traffic Control Tower is Closed. |
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| • | Taxiway Y 400 ft North of Taxiway D Closed to Aircraft Over 100,000 Lbs.; Taxiway R North of Taxiway D Closed to Aircraft Over 175,000 Lbs. |
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| • | Air Carrier Apron Closed to GA Aircraft. |
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| • | Contact FBO for Their Hours of Opn. |
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| • | for Cd When Tower Closed Contact Great Lakes Approach at 269-459-3344, When Approach Closed Contact Chicago ARTCC at 630-906-8921. |
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