Cherry Capital Airport
KTVC, Traverse City, MI
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (7,016 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 3 miles to downtown Traverse City
Cherry Capital airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Traverse City
Cherry Capital Airport is a few minutes from downtown Traverse City and has customs.
- Main airport
- TVC / KTVC
- Elevation
- 624 ft
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (7,016 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Traverse City
The airport has a 7,000-foot runway and private terminals.
Summer brings visitors to Grand Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Dunes and the wineries.
Traverse City Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Traverse City
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Summer Demand
Book early for July weekends.
Winter Weather
Lake-effect snow is common.
When Demand Peaks in Traverse City
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Early July
- The National Cherry Festival.
- Summer
- Peak lake season.
Flight Times and Prices to Traverse City
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to TVC for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 642 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,884 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$27,500 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,335 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,400–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,500–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,020 mi | 2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 231 mi | 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,169 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,300–$17,700 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,957 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$28,500 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,655 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,700–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Traverse City
Light jets fly from Chicago, Detroit and the Midwest; super-midsize jets fly from Texas and Florida.
Traverse City Private Jet Questions
How far is Traverse City airport from downtown?
About three miles, or 10 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Chicago to Traverse City?
About 50 min from Midway in a light jet.
