TVC Airport (Cherry Capital Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

Cherries, wine and northern Michigan produce shape the export profile of the region around Cherry Capital Airport (TVC/KTVC) in Traverse City — but the airport itself is built for passengers, not for goods. It set a record in 2025 with 935,816 passengers, up 19 percent on the 787,114 of 2024, served by seven airlines on around 20 nonstop routes flown mostly with regional jets and narrowbodies. Air freight consequently moves as belly cargo; no dedicated cargo terminal or regular freighter operation is confirmed. Investment is going into the passenger side, with the roughly USD 120 million "Gates to the Future" terminal programme adding five gates, started in 2026 and due for completion in 2028. Exporters therefore work with the cargo gateways further south: Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford (GRR) about 240 kilometres away, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) about 410 kilometres, the all-cargo airport Willow Run (YIP) near Ypsilanti, and Chicago O'Hare (ORD) for intercontinental lift. Road feeder service runs via US-131 and I-75 or I-96, with import clearance by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at those gateways. For temperature-controlled or perishable shipments the cold chain has to be planned from the trucking leg onward, since TVC lists no dedicated perishables facility.

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What is the IATA code of Cherry Capital Airport?▼

The IATA code of Cherry Capital Airport is TVC. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Cherry Capital Airport located?▼

Cherry Capital Airport is located in Traverse City, US.

What is the ICAO code of Cherry Capital Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Cherry Capital Airport is KTVC. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Cherry Capital Airport?▼

Cherry Capital Airport is at an elevation of 190 meters (624 ft) above sea level.

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