Location
Latitude: |
44-44-29.6830N (44.741579) |
Longitude: |
085-34-54.7320W (-85.58187) |
Elevation: |
623.9 feet MSL (190 m MSL) |
Magnetic Variation: |
6.1 W (as of October 2026 from WMM2020 model) |
Time Zone: |
UTC -5.0 (Standard Time) UTC -4.0 (Daylight Savings Time) |
From City: |
02 N.M. SE of Traverse City, Michigan |
Found On: |
Green Bay Chart |
FAA Region: |
AGL |
Contacts
Manager: |
Publicly owned: |
| KEVIN C KLEIN, AAE 727 FLY DONT DR TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-3591 231-947-2250 |
NORTHWEST RGNL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 727 FLY DONT DR TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-3591 231-947-2250 |
Operations
Airport Status: |
Operational |
Facility Use: |
Public |
Type: |
Airport |
Activation Date: |
04/1940 |
Control tower: |
Yes |
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): |
Months/Days/Hours ALL/ALL/0400-0100 |
Boundary ARTCC: |
ZMP (Minneapolis) |
Responsible ARTCC: |
ZMP (Minneapolis) |
Lighting Schedule: |
SEE RMK |
Segmented Circle Indicator: |
Yes |
Beacon Color: |
White-Green (Lighted Land Airport) |
Traffic Pattern Altitude (MSL): |
1624 feet (495 m) |
NOTAMs Facility: |
TVC |
NOTAM-D Service: |
Yes |
International Airport of Entry: |
No |
Customs Landing Rights: |
No |
Military Landing Rights: |
Yes |
Civil/Military Joint Use: |
No |
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting: |
Class I ARFF Index: B Air Carrier Service: Scheduled Certification Date: 05/1973 |
Based Aircraft
Annual Operations (as of )
Communications
| CTAF: | 124.200 |
| Unicom: | 122.950 |
| Tower: | TRAVERSE CITY 124.2 348.6 Hrs: 0700 - 2100 EST; 0700 - 2200 EDT |
| Ground: | 121.8 348.6 |
| Approach: | MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC |
| Departure: | MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC |
| ATIS: | 119.175 Hrs: 24 |
| ASOS: | (231-486-2920) |
- APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC ON 132.9/338.3 (TRAVERSE CITY RCAG).
Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
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Area Code: 231 |
| Business Name | Frequency | Phone | Fuel Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avflight Traverse City
Website |
Unicom 122.95 | 1-231-929-1126 | 100LL, Jet A, Jet A with Prist |
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AvFuel | 100LL - 6.99 USD per gallon on 06/30/2026 | Trucks no |
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AvFuel | Jet A - 9.23 USD per gallon on 09/18/2026 | Trucks + $0.16 for FSII |
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AvFuel | Jet A+ - 9.39 USD per gallon on 09/18/2026 | 24 Hour Self Serve Credit Card Pumps |
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AvFuel | Jet A - 9.39 USD per gallon on 09/21/2026 | Trucks + $0.16 for FSII |
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AvFuel | Jet A - 9.21 USD per gallon on 09/28/2026 | Trucks + $0.16 for FSII |
Flight Service Stations
| Primary | Alternate | |
| FSS on Field: | N | |
| FSS Name (ID): | Lansing(LAN) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
Instrument Procedures / Charts
FAA Terminal Procedures valid from 0901Z 10/01/26 to 0901Z 10/29/26.
There are various types of charts available for an airport. They are listed in the Page Type column. Here is a legend for those types:
APD - Airport Diagram
DP - Departure Procedure Charts
HOT - Hot Spots
IAP - Instrument Approach Procedure Charts
MIN - Minimums
STAR - Standard Terminal Arrival Charts
| Page Type | Page Name | Volume | Action Since Last Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| APD | AIRPORT DIAGRAM | EC-1 | |
| IAP | ILS OR LOC RWY 10 | EC-1 | |
| IAP | ILS OR LOC RWY 28 | EC-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 10 | EC-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 18 | EC-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 28 | EC-1 | |
| IAP | RNAV (GPS) RWY 36 | EC-1 | |
| LAH | LAHSO | EC-1 | |
| MIN | ALTERNATE MINIMUMS | EC-1 | |
| MIN | TAKEOFF MINIMUMS | EC-1 |
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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near TVC
| Dist (NM) | ID | Morse Code | Name | Type | Freq | True Hdg | Mag Hdg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | TVC | _ . . . _ _ . _ . | Traverse City | VOR-DME | 114.60 | 162 | 168 |
| 6.5 | TV | _ . . . _ | Gwenn | NDB | 365 | 93 | 99 |
| 30.3 | MA | _ _ . _ | Wexor | NDB | 336 | 177 | 183 |
| 32.1 | GYG | _ _ . _ . _ _ _ _ . | Grayling | NDB | 359 | 88 | 94 |
| 36.1 | CVX | _ . _ . . . . _ _ . . _ | Charlevoix | NDB | 392 | 21 | 27 |
| 36.6 | CGG | _ . _ . _ _ . _ _ . | Grayling | VOR | 109.80 | 95 | 101 |
| 36.8 | GL | _ _ . . _ . . | Bangu | NDB | 375 | 63 | 69 |
| 37.1 | MB | _ _ _ . . . | Jepot | NDB | 254 | 220 | 226 |
| 40.3 | MBL | _ _ _ . . . . _ . . | Manistee | DME | 111.4 | 225 | 231 |
| 40.7 | GLR | _ _ . . _ . . . _ . | Gaylord | VOR-DME | 109.20 | 66 | 72 |
| 45.5 | HTL | . . . . _ . _ . . | Houghton Lake | VOR-DME | 111.60 | 120 | 126 |
| 57.1 | SJX | . . . . _ _ _ _ . . _ | St James | NDB | 382 | 0 | 6 |
| 58.7 | LDM | . _ . . _ . . _ _ | Ludington | NDB | 341 | 217 | 223 |
| 66.0 | PLN | . _ _ . . _ . . _ . | Pellston | VORTAC | 111.80 | 35 | 42 |
| 66.3 | GDW | _ _ . _ . . . _ _ | Wiggins | NDB | 209 | 133 | 139 |
| 66.9 | BXZ | _ . . . _ . . _ _ _ . . | West Branch | VOR-DME | 113.20 | 116 | 123 |
| 70.2 | HIC | . . . . . . _ . _ . | White Cloud | VOR-DME | 117.60 | 184 | 190 |
| 76.3 | MOP | _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ . | Mount Pleasant | VOR-DME | 110.60 | 151 | 157 |
| 78.2 | ISQ | . . . . . _ _ . _ | Schoolcraft County | DME | 114.85 | 341 | 347 |
| 78.6 | SUE | . . . . . _ . | Sturgeon Bay | NDB | 414 | 274 | 279 |
Nearby Airports with Fuel
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Remarks
| A26 | 48 HR PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS WITH OVER 30 PSGR SEATS - CALL AMGR. |
| A110-2 | BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT. |
| A110-3 | SNOW REMOVAL OPNS IN PROGRESS WINTER MONTHS; SNOW COMMAND WILL BE MONITORING CTAF DURING NON-ATCT HOURS. ACFT LNDG/DEPARTING TVC SHOULD ANNOUNCE THEIR INTENTIONS ON CTAF WHEN ATCT CLSD. |
| A110-4 | TWY C-2/C-3 EAST OF TWY C NOT AVBL TO ACR ACFT. |
| A110-5 | FLIGHT CREWS SHOULD READ BACK ALL ADZY INFO PRVDD BY SNOW COMMAND. |
| A110-6 | ARPT SFC COND UNMON BTN 0100 - 0400. |
| A110-7 | USCG - PPR CTC TRAVERSE CITY FM 21 PRIMARY, 345.0 SECONDARY 15 MINS PRIOR TO ENTERING CG RAMP. |
| A110-8 | PARASAILING OPNS 1.5 NM NORTHEAST OF ARPT FROM MEMORIAL DAY TO LABOR DAY 600 FT AGL FROM SR-SS DAILY. |
| A110-10 | ALL TSNT ACFT CHRGD LDG, OVNGT RAMP PRKG FEE EXC MIL. |
| A110-13 | FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC FSS VIA RCO, IF UNA CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588. |
| A110-14 | COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -21C. |
| A110-15 | 48 HR PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 100000 LB. PPR FOR ACFT OPS WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 118 FT. PPR FOR ACFT OPS GTR THAN 12500 LB FOR TWY J & EAST RAMP. TWY C-2/C-3 EAST OF TWY C NOT AVBL TO ACR ACFT. PPR FOR ACFT OPS GTR THAN 60000 LB ON NORTH RAMP. NORTH RAMP CLSD TO ACFT OPS GTR THAN 100000 LB. NO GA ACFT ON THE ACR RAMP. NO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 40 FT BTN GA RAMP & SOUTH RAMP. PUSHBACK ADZYS ON THE TRML RAMP ARE NOT PRVDD BY ATC. DIVERTING NON-BASED ACR ACFT CTC ARPT OPS AT 231-313-0928 PRIOR TO DIVERTING. NO CUST SVC AVBL. |
| A81-APT | WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 10 & 28; HIRL RWY 10/28; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 10 & 28; VASI RWY 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY. |
| A17-M1 | DURG HRS WHEN ARPT IS UNATNDD CALL ARPT OPNS 231-313-0928. FOR FBO HRS OF OPS CALL 231-929-1126. |
| A70-FUEL-100LL | 100LL SELF SVC FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD DURG FBO HRS ONLY. |
| A57-18 | DTHR APCH SLOPE 19:1. |
Runways
Runway Summary
| Runways: | 10/28 18/36 |
| Longest Runway: | 10/28 is 7016 ft (2138 m) long |
| Runways with an Instrument Approach: | 10, 28 |
TVC Airport Runway Details
| Runway 10/28 | 7016 ft x 150 ft (2138 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 01/08/2016 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Fair condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 470/F/B/X/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | High Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
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| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 116.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 193.0 | |
| Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 326.0 | |
Runway 10 |
Runway 28 |
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Elevation: |
623.9 | 606.9 |
Latitude: |
44-44-28.2606N | 44-44-23.7748N |
Longitude: |
085-35-27.0893W | 085-33-50.0970W |
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Runway True Alignment: |
094 | 274 |
ILS Type: |
ILS/DME | ILS |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.0 degrees |
Runway Markings Type: |
Precision Instrument | Precision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object at End: |
TREE | TOWER |
Object Height: |
80 | 452 |
Object Marked/Lighted?: |
Lighted | |
Distance from End: |
3209 | 16493 |
Object Centerline Offset: |
187 ft. right of centerline | 2359 ft. left of centerline |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Light PAPI On Left Side Of Runway |
Approach Light System: |
1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights | 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights |
REIL: |
No | No |
Touchdown Lights: |
No | No |
Centerline Lights: |
No | No |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
55 | 45 |
Declared Distances |
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Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): |
7016 | 7016 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): |
7016 | 7016 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): |
7016 | 7016 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): |
7016 | 7016 |
| Runway 18/36 | 5378 ft x 150 ft (1639 m x 46 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | 3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 01/10/2016 | |
| Surface: | Asphalt - Fair condition - Saw-cut or plastic grooved | |
| Runway Pavement Class: | 310/F/B/X/T | |
| Runway Edge Lights: | Medium Intensity | |
Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) |
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| Single Wheel Landing Gear: | 79.0 | |
| Dual Wheel Landing Gear: | 127.0 | |
| Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: | 215.0 | |
Runway 18 |
Runway 36 |
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Elevation: |
616.8 | 623.4 |
Latitude: |
44-45-01.0101N | 44-44-07.9077N |
Longitude: |
085-35-15.6754W | 085-35-15.9003W |
|
Runway True Alignment: |
180 | 000 |
Glide Path Angle: |
3.0 degrees | 3.5 degrees |
Traffic Pattern: |
Left | Left |
Runway Markings Type: |
Nonprecision Instrument | Nonprecision Instrument |
Runway Markings Condition: |
Good | Good |
Object at End: |
TREE | FENCE |
Object Height: |
70 | 14 |
Distance from End: |
1199 | 769 |
Object Centerline Offset: |
148 ft. left of centerline | 0 ft. left and right of centerline |
Visual Glide Slope Indicators: |
4-Box VASI On Left Side Of Runway | 4-Box VASI On Left Side Of Runway |
REIL: |
No | No |
Touchdown Lights: |
No | No |
Centerline Lights: |
No | No |
Threshold Crossing Height: |
47 | 53 |
Threshold Elevation: |
616.9 | |
Displaced Threshold: |
272 | |
Threshold Latitude: |
44-44-58.3226N | |
Threshold Longitude: |
085-35-15.6877W | |
Declared Distances |
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Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): |
5378 | 5378 |
Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): |
5378 | 5378 |
Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): |
5108 | 5108 |
Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): |
4838 | 5108 |
Services
Airframe Repair: |
Minor |
Powerplant Repair: |
Minor |
Fuel Available: |
100LL, Jet A+ |
Landing Fees: |
No |
Parking: |
Hangars and tiedowns available |
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