Flying in Traverse City, MI
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Traverse City — the nearest is Cherry Capital Airport (KTVC), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 24m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 36m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Traverse City
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Cherry Capital Airport
Antrim County Airport
Frankfort Dow Memorial Field
Wexford County Airport
Charlevoix Municipal Airport
Boyne Mountain Airport
Grayling Army Air Field
Manistee County Blacker Airport
Gaylord Regional Airport
Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport
Harbor Springs Airport
Nartron Field
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:18–19:42 | 15h 24m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:42–16:18 | 8h 36m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 11.5°C / 53°F | 1.9°C / 35°F | 22 km/h | 36% |
| Summer | 24.8°C / 77°F | 15.6°C / 60°F | 18 km/h | 31% |
| Autumn | 14.6°C / 58°F | 8°C / 46°F | 21 km/h | 42% |
| Winter | -0.1°C / 32°F | -5.7°C / 22°F | 22 km/h | 45% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Traverse City, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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