Cherry Capital Airport

I love this airport because you're in and out so quickly. It's small and hosts some great flight routes for smaller airlines throughout the country. I routinely travel back and forth from Florida to Michigan and it's very convenient

There is not enough seating in this airport. It was easy to get into but we taxied/set on the runway for over 20 minutes after we landed. The security was very quick. Eat before you come to the airport. Great way to get to Traverse City and Leelanau County

Such a great little airport! Clean, friendly, modern and efficient. For reasons I won't bore you with, may wife and I had to spend 4 1/2 hours there waiting for our flight. I got a lot of work done in their comfortable lounge area and the time flew by. Nicely done!

Five gates, no need for parking shuttles, two baggage carousels, one cafe and more TSA personnel than travelers -at times. ;-). The soup in the cafe changes daily and is always good. What's not to like?

Avoid this airport as it cannot handle the flight capacity during the summer months. Its consistently overwhelmed and there is not enough room in the terminal to accommodate everyone. The ground crew is understaffed and there is a high probability your departing flight will be delayed.

Very nice airport. Ticketing and security run very smoothly. Around six airlines service it. Direct flights tend to be pricey but going through Chicago or Detroit lowers the price. Some people use Grand Rapids and rent a car. People tend to wait until the very last minute to arrive and sometimes this is a problem. Last time there were people in line when the agent called the 50 minute rule for checked baggage. They had turned off the kiosks and the line moved very slowly.

Complete lack of understanding of safety. Unattended vehicle outside for over 30 minutes and they don't consider it a security threat. They are willing to sacrifice anything to accommodate tourists. Airport admistrator didn't care about safety and other security issues either. Security guard specifically said he doesn't care what happens with the Unattended vehicle. Had to call all the way to the TSA in Washington to report this complete lack of understanding of safety and what security actually is. They will be sending out inspectors to educate this airport. Complete disregard for safety as long as the tourists are accommodated.

Do NOT take sun country airlines. They will only have one flight every few days and they will delay your flight and not accomodate you until DAYS later. This is a result of having poor customer resources and just blatantly allowing the airline to operate here without any consideration for the customer, no partnerships with the other airlines, in a tiny airport. Rest of the staff and people and area is nice.

I love flying in and out of this airport. TSA is quick. It's a small airport so it's cozy. Lots of Michigan made options in the shops. If you're looking for a restaurant this is not your airport, so be prepared for that. Gate agents are always nice. Clean bathrooms. Easy airport pickup without a lot of traffic

Yes. This airport is small, cozy and convenient. However, the signage to get into it is pretty much non-existent. Tried a few times and still entered the Costco next door. How about a few properly placed signs?

Blast from the past. Walk off the plane and it's like you stepped back in time from the 80s. Carpet reminds me of a classic La Quinta. But aesthetics aside the important things is that security is a breeze. Has enough parking, 8 gates for regional flights and a cute little gift shop.

This airport is just right! Three major airlines service this airport. Summer time has better route options. The import is clean and easy to navigate. No waits for anything. The boarding area has an abundance of seating. Security is a breeze but they aren't very fast. There is a restaurant in the boarding area. Food is ok and generally the place to get a drink Or snack. Plenty of parking. They have a cell Phone lot to wait. Rentals car kiosks are across from baggage claim and the rental lot is on-site and easy to navigate. It's just a great small airport.

This is one of the nicer cleaner smaller airports I have been to! The airlines staff & TSA agents are extremely nice and courteous. The baggage arrives fairly quickly. Traverse City airport has that small town feel! I hope to be back in this beautiful place again someday soon! I really love this freezing town! Thanks for the memories!!

Small airport with a short runway. Pretty efficient in both check in and security. Nice little cafe to sit and chill for a bit before or after

Flown in and out of this airport many times, a nice airport, friendly and easy, would love it o give it 5 but I have never landed whether early, on time or late without sitting on the tarmac waiting for a gate to open can easily eat 20-30 minutes!

I'm upgrading my review based on a few things: the staff this go-round is very professional and calm under pressure. Delayed and canceled flights have caused quite a bit of chaos, and they were cool. Clearly, they are expected to clean the plane when it arrives as well as manage flight changes. It's been an adventure. The airport is clean and nicely designed, which is a plus.

Small regional airport served by Allegiant, American, Avelo, Delta, Sun Country, and United. Very minimal offerings in terms of amenities, food, or retail, but there's hardly ever any long lines once you get past the ticket counter. Getting through TSA is painless here. If you can score a sale price on a non-stop flight out of TVC to a warm destination, call it a win. The National Car rental location does not have an Emerald aisle here, so save some money and rent from Enterprise, Hertz, or anyone else instead. This is easily the most convenient airport to fly into or out of north of Grand Rapids.

Small airport, which means the airline staff you meet in the front where you check your luggage in will be the same staff you meet when you board your plane. If you arrive 45 minutes to an hour before you board your flight and you have luggage to check in, you'll have to go thru security and throw away your oversize liquids/aerosol products or miss your flight and catch the next flight out which can be in the afternoon or the next day because noone will be at the counter, they're in the back preparing to board your flight. TVC Cafe: they have coffee, alcohol, pastries, and some of the best home made soup made from scratch. You have to try it! If you haven't tried cherry pie outside of the airport because you were busy checking out other things, the cafes cherry pie in the airport is home-made as well. TSA: nicest officers compared to larger airports, sometimes they're fast and other times they're slow - meaning, busy. Honey and jelly are items that have to be checked in and can not go into your carry-on luggage unless it's completely frozen and solid. Airlines: They're probably the hardest working employees there because they are the same people working out front, in the back and outside to make sure your luggage is on the plane. Overall: one of the best airports in the world, there's a lot of delays for numerous reasons, so when traveling, always have 2 or 3 days available to prepare for delayed/canceled flights.

TVC is a boutique airport offering that convenience of flying in without the congestion of a larger airport. Bright open airy space with craftsman like design throughout and even in the baggage claim area are large windows bringing in the bright sun throughout the airport. Staff was friendly, I flew in with over-sized luggage and retrieved my golf bag without issue considering there were other golfers. Friends and Family were able to drive right up and pick me up curbside making it convenience as well.

Knowingly charging a wrong price than advertised for a bottle of wine, but continuing the sales transaction is a misappropriation of funds aka bait & switch and is illegal. Given that the transaction was concluded with no reparation of funding, the cafe should be fined. The dark haired girl refused to give me the $2 difference (plus I had already tipped!) and was inappropriate when I suggested they fix the sign - now. They also REFUSED to give me contact info for a manager or owner. Sadly, I suppose this place enjoys blatantly cheating people. Bad wine - $10 & disappointment. Kids running a biz? Hmmmm.

I live here and when you come in anytime after 9pm you are going to wait for at least an hr to get your luggage. This trip we sat on the ramp for 20 min because they only had 1 crew and the were slowly unloading another plane. If your flying into here make sure your in early!!!!!!

TVC delivers all the necessities of a larger airport in a small, easy to navigate venue. This is the furthest north I could go on my trek to the tip of Michigan's lower peninsula; I was nervous everything would work on my first visit. Contrary to the comments from Yelpers, I found the washrooms clean, arrival and departures on time, employees friendly, and the ease of checking in/TSA a breeze. Major car rental companies are right next to baggage check and the pickup/drop off lot is right outside the side doors. *NOTE: I will be traveling in and out of her for the next three months; will update feedback when I do.

I love this airport:)! I've been frequenting it since I was 18. It's architecture from it's beautiful stone work to its cherry wood and relaxing ambiance are so similar to this region of Northern Michigan's natural landscaping and architecture. This is truly a uniquely beautiful gateway airport to Northwest and Northern Michigan's beautiful little towns which are full of natural raw beauty, exquisite charm, cherry farms, gorgeous sand dunes, wineries, much tourism, stunning Lake Michigan with it's so many unique sail boats, dozens of unique festivals and so much more.....I could write a couple pages but won't. I have experienced this airport to always be immaculate including the ladies restroom with its similar architecture. The shop owners are friendly. TSA even emphasized with me the time I forgot and packed all my 8oz Aveda products in my carry on bag and sadly they had to throw them away. When you arrive the parking lot is small but there is always room because Traverse City and it's small surrounding towns are all destination areas. Very few people leave their car here. Plus it's only about 2.5 to 3 miles from Traverse City's downtown so I'm sure the locals can easily get dropped off. There are about 4-5 car rental agencies on premise also. Do take S. Airport Rd and look for Airport entrance on the north side of the road. There is a couple gas stations about a quarter mile west on S Garfield to fill up your rental car if necessary. I'd recommend eating prior or bringing snacks with you since since the airport is lacking restaurants. Sorry no pics. My review and pics went missing. Just an FYI .....Northern Michigan and the Detroit area are like 2 different worlds. So feel safe and visit. Very pet friendly also :)!

I'm not a first time visitor, I live here... The bathrooms are frequently messy, dirty, and out of hand and toilet paper... I'd venture to guess this rug hasn't been cleaned since the airport opened; nicks on the chair legs are from vacuum cleaners being jammed into them. What's up???

Yes, I understand that Cherry Capital Airport is in travel terms a small airport. But my word these are the nicest people I've encountered at an airport since 1970. I hope TSA doesn't read Yelp reviews. Their team here is pleasant and helpful while doing a security screening that seems thorough as that at DCA, LGA or ATL. No one was shouting those angry instructions at the passengers. Maybe the TSA team at TVC Cherry Capital Airport could run training for the rest of TSA. I should add: TVC has comfortable chairs in the gate area, plenty of electrical outlets and clean restrooms.

We came to this small airport and we waited in line for 20 minutes. Then 2 groups in Delta's sky priority came and we had to wait another 30 minutes due to one of them traveling out of the country. The Delta airlines only had one person checking people in and she had a very bad attitude. Very rude, asks too many questions, and says you can only carry 1 very small bag. She also needs to go back to pre-k to learn how to count. We had 3 bags and she said we had 8. If you ever go to any airports, don't ever come to this one.

Make sure you get food and beverage before security. Only one shop once you pass through.

Small, comfy airport. Obviously not much traffic but that's understandable for a small city like TC. Easy to navigate, was able to find my way around with ease. Cute little gift shop to top it all off. My only complaint would be rude staff at TSA, which from what I've heard isn't totally uncommon at airport TSAs.

The absolute worst experience I have ever had at an airport. We missed the checked bag check in by 2 minutes and the attendant was unwilling to help. We were the ONLY flight leaving that morning, leaving the airport almost vacant. Because we missed the bag check in and were flying internationally, the gentleman rebooked us on the next flight out. Once we landed in Chicago, trying to board our flight, we were informed that we were not confirmed on our next flight and did not have any seats. After spending over an hour in line at AA customer assistance, our best option was the next morning at 5am. Our 3 bags were on the flight we weren't confirmed for. I am currently 28 weeks pregnant, leaving my 3 children behind. Not only did the TC staff completely screw us over, but they were very rude and short. We are now spending the whole day and night in the airport, without any belongings because our "small" airport was negligent and unwilling to help.

Cherry Capital Airport looks a lot different than I remember it when I last flew here some 15 years or so ago. It feels really comfy and homey - like you are in someone's home. There are six gates total. Post security there is one place to eat - the Cherry Capital Cafe. Restrooms are clean and well maintained. My only complaint is that they need to add more AC outlets throughout the Airport... Totally awesome small Airport!

Cherry Capital Airport and simple and quaint. It's small, clean, easy to navigate and you don't have to deal with tons of people and crazy pick up lanes. Parking is directly outside the airport and pick up/drop off if right outside the door. This airport doesn't get tons of traffic and most flights are smaller flights from layovers in larger airports like O'hare in Chicago but it's perfect if you are trying to spend time in northern Michigan. There aren't many vendors but there is a cafe and little gift shop. They have a comfortable waiting area, outlets and free WiFi so it meets all your basic needs.

I love this airport. Parking is super easy and convenient which is great for winter flights when it's cold and snowy. Convenient location and only an hour drive for us who live further north. The security staff have always been thorough and airport personnel friendly and helpful. The terminal and restrooms are kept very clean. You can also grab a snack at the little cafe while you wait for your flight or check out the gift shop for a local souvenir. Thankfully, they add more flights to more locations and hoping for a direct to West Palm soon. Hint, hint.

'Ello chaps! Cherry Capital Airport is a public airport in Traverse City, Michigan. Runways host commercial, general aviation, and Coast Guard air traffic. There are multiple airlines offering daily service, including American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines. Because of its regional placement, they are often smaller planes with connections into larger regional hubs such as Detroit and Chicago. Airfare can be much more expensive than larger airports like Chicago and Detroit. What is unique about this airport is that they have a dedicated plane spotting area. A fenced in parking lot with am radio transmitting air traffic on your car radio.

Nice airport. Easy to get in and out. There is free wifi. Wow, even the TSA agents are nice!

We were very pleased with this airport because of the people that worked there and the fact that is a small airport. The first small airport we have been in for decades. Just walk out the airport to get your rental car, no shuttle ride I loved it. The closest airport that we fly into that comes close to this is Ontario Airport, because we refuse to fly into LAX.

The Traverse City Airport (cheekily named Cherry Capital Airport, isn't that cute?) is the epitome of ease. Since its renovation several years ago, it feels more like you are flying into someone's living room (fireplaces, leather loungers). I rarely get the chance to fly into TVC, but as chance would have it my little car couldn't brave the snowstorms and I snagged a decent flight roundtrip from Chicago to visit the homeland. (check efares the week before if you want to go roundtrip from Detroit or Chicago) American, United and Northwest all service this airport, with connecting flights through Detroit and Chicago. Lucky me! The new design is quite beautiful, and I mean...when's the last time you saw a "beautiful" airport? After spending nearly 3 hours at O'Hare in a cramped room with 1200 other annoyed passengers trying to beat the Easter Bunny home, this airport seemed like heaven. It's clean, comfortable, well laid out and convenient. My brother was waiting literally 3 feet outside the door for me...no circling, no short term parking 7 miles away. Oh, and if you do need to park it's like $6 per day...crazy. Now, if only O'Hare wasn't the other leg of the journey and my dog could count as checked baggage, I'd fly every time I revisited my birthplace ;)

Decent airport. Free WiFi that works most of the time, chairs that are almost comfortable, some outlets, and a dedicated TSA pre check lane.

The airport in Traverse City is adorable. Tiny, easy to navigate, and even when "busy", it's not that busy. Flew in/out of here recently and found it charming and easy to navigate. However, because of the size, there are a few issues: most planes are really tiny, so you'll need to gate check a carryon (something I really hate doing), and the services within the airport are limited. There's one cafe and very few plugs. I loved not having to make the long drive from Chicago, so when I return to TC, it'll be by plane.

As a sky goddess, I have seen a million airports in my 11 year career in aviation. A few years ago, the old terminal began gathering dust, and I anxiously awaited the unveiling of the "New" Cherry Capital Airport, or TVC, as it's known by those in the industry. Well, you can see for yourself. This airport is beautiful, shiny, and new. I love the gift shop, Cuppa Joe, and the ease of access to all things a traveler needs (like rental cars, and speedy ticket agents). I only wish that my airline flew mainline here, so I could get paid for visitng.

Like any frequent flier, short of racking up segments, I cringe a bit when I have to fly into rural airports. Even though it only has a couple of gates, one sorta cafe and one TSA line, this is somehow one of my favorite airports in the country. Maybe it's just the pure-Michigan air permeating the usually stagnant airport ventilation. But when you're inside, you feel more like you're in a lodge, or your parents' vacation house, not an airport. You walk in and see beautiful wood beams, hand-made rustic furniture, a stone fireplace and large pained windows taking in Northern Michigan's beauty. The counter help is always great, lines are never more than a couple people and TSA is a breeze. Well sorta, they are a bit... less used to traveler complexities that say a DTW would be able to handle quickly. But the quaintness of it aside, my favorite part has to be the outdoor patio. I have been to very few airports that have outdoor lounge space post-security. But Traverse City does! It's a small little lounge, but has tables and chairs to sun yourself on. My last flight out was running a little late, so I took the time to catch a few rays before heading back home. Food wise, there isn't much. There is a small coffee shop that has beer and wine, and some sandwiches, but don't come here looking for some greasy-hangover-curing airport food, you'll surely be disappointed. TVC is not big, it doesn't have many of the things I normally applaud in other airports, but to me it's perfect. Coming up or down, be sure to look out your windows as the sites of Grand Traverse Bay and the Lake Michigan coast are breathtaking on a clear day.

This is a cute, clean, updated airport. You know you have arrived in a summer resort town. With that being said security was not super fast... A lot of families with kids that slow things up for the business traveler.

Love this airport. It's small. Real small. There is a terminal. In the Terminal there are 6 gates. That is all. Very clean and newish, security takes a min and a half and the overall decor is kinda homey. Free wifi too. The pre-security lounge is decorated in the arts and crafts style and has a plaque over the fireplace with a quote from Elbert Hubbard which is old school Midwestern "Boredom is a matter of choice not circumstance".

Small convenient airport but there is a thief in TSA searching your bags. I caught a flight Sun 6pm (DL #4073 to Detroit). I checked my golf bag that included a new 1/4 zip pull over that I just bought at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course for $131.44. When I got to my destination (Jacksonville, FL) the golf jacket was gone, and a TSA note that they opened and inspected my golf bag. The only thing available through TSA after speaking with the local manager is to file a claim and that can take up to six months to "process." Be carefully when packing golf and regular bags at this airport!

This is a super easy airport to fly in and out of as there is barely any wait in security and there are few gates, so you don't have to worry about running from one place to the next. It's very well-kept, with almost new looking bathrooms. There is a cafe that serves beers, coffees and teas and a small selection of foods. There are rental counters for most major companies with a larger selection of cars than I was expecting. You really don't need to get here more than an hour before your flight as there is just not that much to get through. The only thing that keeps this from me from having a 5-star review is the lack of food options as the airport only has one cafe.

Usually a good airport to fly through. My past experience was not. Ticket agent wouldn't let us through said we were 1 minute late after they started boarding. The plane stuck around another 25 minutes for us and even called our names over the speaker as final boarding call. The ticket agent still wouldn't let us through. Very frustrating experience. We had to drive 3 hours to another airport in order catch an alternative flight.

Small airport. Very limited outdoor parking only. Ticket prices to and from can be much higher. Best to compare prices flying to from GRR instead.

Dev and Tracy and the entire staff at this airport is not only helpful and do a great job at what they do, they are caring as well. My flight was cancelled, it was what could have been a nightmare but due to the amazing service they provided my experience ended up being wonderful. Dev was the sweetest and BEST. My pup and I had to stay the night there due to all hotels being booked for the Cherry Festival. Dev brought me blankets, they had a large sofa my pup and I slept on and I actually ended up enjoying my experience The check-in with TSA went smoothly, everyone was very nice to my travel companion (my little dog) Dev was very kind to her and if I ever have a cancelled flight again, I hope it happens at this airport and Dev and Tracy are both working. Thanks girls, you both rock!!!! I must also add that I needed to get in my bag and the awesome chick, (I did not get your name with blonde hair as well but taller than Tracy was also amazing) I need to say thank you as you rock as well and were so helpful and friendly :)

Quick service, no lines and all around efficient layout. No food options, outside of a little makeshift sandwich and soup place, so don't come to early expecting a friendly bar to belly up to prior to your flight. Overall, does the job for a small airport. No complaints!

I've been in airports all across Canada and the U.S., and this will always be my favorite. It's so cute, clean, quiet, and everyone is very friendly and helpful. I have no complaints, and I hope to come back through here some day!

Very nice airport, friendly and easy, would love it o give it 5 stars..,BUT I have never landed whether early, on time or late without sitting on the tarmac waiting for a gate to open

Lovely airport with easy arriving and departing. A pleasure for picking up guests! Makes more sense than Grand Rapids.

Had a very bad experience at the Delta check in desk today. My daughter was flying back to college with her (large) musical instruments. She was charged $200 for each instrument as apparently they were oversized. The agent was very brusque with her, but what was unbelievable was that we saw the agent and her supervisor give each other a "high five" after getting my daughter to pay $400 to send her instruments. I went back and asked the supervisor for her name, and "Biz G" confirmed she was "congratulating her employee for following company policy." These people were not wearing Delta uniforms so it made me wonder if Delta has hired out passenger check in to a contractor. In any case, we will be avoiding TVC Airport in the future.

Terrible airport service. Doesnt have adequate ground support to handle aircraft. Spent 40 min on ramp waiting for gate, and another 40-50 min waiting on bags. Unless you want to land in TVC, fly into Lansing and drive north. I used to live in Grayling, never this bad. I'll never route thru here again if I can avoid it.

Although tiny and hideously expensive to fly into, the Traverse City Airport offers one of my favorite overall airport experiences since its renovation a few years ago. This is the airport I grew up with, and the one I continue to visit at least twice a year when I visit my family up north. It still has gates A and B, and you still occasionally deplane in the middle of the tarmac (rather than walking into the airport via those tunnel things). No, I take that back. You still *frequently* deplane the tiny puddle jumper you flew in on in the middle of the tarmac, and it's often the dead of winter. (Given that the Cherry Capital Airport is located in the Frozen Northland, it's often winter. For like, eight months out of the year.) The old airport was drab and grey and institutional. The new airport is northern, comfy, and welcoming with large stone fireplaces and the overall feeling of being inside a giant log cabin in the woods. One that, incidentally, also has a runway and fleet of jets outside. It's quite convenient, in fact. It's not someplace I've spent a lot of time, but in the unlikely (to the point of virtual impossibility) event that I ever get stuck here on a layover, I totally wouldn't mind hanging out and reading a book by the fireplace. Which would require having to go back through security when it was time to catch my next flight, but that's okay. The crowds and security screening protocols are much less daunting than they are, say, in Dulles. Or New Orleans. Long story short: I am a fan.

How cute is this little airport you say? SO cute! It has 6 gates, yes 6...and since its in Traverse City, Michigan (i.e. Cherry Capital of the US) its aptly named "Cherry Capital Airport." How can you not love this already? We fly in and out of TC every year while visiting the in-laws. The airport is small. Security takes MAYBE 5 minutes, the airport is super clean and real easy to get in and out of! The little restaurant, yes just 1. Serves delicious coffee and has daily lunch specials. I mean...come on! Not to mention, free Wi-Fi! They also have a little "gift shop" before you reach security, so be sure and get your little souvenirs before heading to your gate! The ticketing agents are all real nice and the planes are mostly always on time. It's a small airport, so they only serve smaller jets. Little regional airport for everyone to love! Kisses TVC! See you next summer!

What a nice little airport in a small city. This airport is well laid out and seems to have been renovated recently. There are some nice comfortable lounge chairs on which to sit to await your friends or family. I do wish they had a better dining option though.

From a recent vacation: Being use to larger airports like DFW and ORD, it was shocking how small this place is. I think it has 6 gates? Yes that's total. But it doesn't make a difference. The airport is very easy to deal with and get to. Rental agencies are right in the front lobby, and the vehicles just out the side door. Only problem is that you can't fly direct. You have to come in on a TINY plane (ERJ-140...3 seats across) from nearby, like ORD. Which means your delays can be anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. Beyond that, nice friendly staff, comfortable waiting areas, and a good time overall.