Cherry Capital Airport (KTVC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cherry Capital Airport (KTVC) is a regional airport serving Traverse City, MI at 624 ft. KTVC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05, 10, 18, 23), longest 7,016 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KTVC in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north (010°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 3,000 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 3,000 ft.
SPECI KTVC 130617Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM BKN030 18/13 A2991 RMK AO2 T01830133
What changed at KTVC?
Since the 0603Z (2:03 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0603Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KTVC
KTVC is currently MVFR with winds from 010° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 624 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KTVC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 5,378 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 10 | 7,016 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 28 | 7,016 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 18 | 5,378 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,000 ft.
KTVC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, MI: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KTVC is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KTVC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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OSC UA /OV OSC/TM 0342/FL370/TP B788/TB MOD CHOP
OSC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OSCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0342Reported at 03:42 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B788Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 0224/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CAT/RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOP
MKG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0224Reported at 02:24 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CA…Turbulence: continuous moderate chop occasional mod clear-air turbulence.RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOPRemarks.Show raw report
MOP UA /OV MOP320008/TM 0210/FL330/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
MOP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOP320008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.RM ZOBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTVC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTVC reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 36
- 41%
- 28
- 27%
- 18
- 26%
- 10
- 6%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0521Z (1:21 AM EDT)
TAF KTVC 130521Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT 4SM BR SCT012 TEMPO 1308/1312 2SM BR BKN012 FM131300 30008G17KT P6SM SCT210 FM131700 29010G21KT P6SM BKN120 FM132000 30011G24KT P6SM SCT060 FM140100 34005KT P6SM SCT140
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KTVC
- IATA
- TVC
- FAA LID
- TVC
- City
- Traverse City
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 624 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.7414, -85.5822
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,016 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.175 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 17h 27m
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Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KTVC
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTVC reported VFR conditions during about 72.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 225 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.7 kt, calm 21.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37.8 | 42.2 | 16.5 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 53.5 | 30.8 | 12.7 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 70.7 | 19.4 | 7.6 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 76.5 | 16.1 | 5.6 | 1.9 |
| May | 83.1 | 11.9 | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 84.8 | 10.3 | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 87.8 | 9.2 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 86.8 | 10.5 | 2.2 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 84.4 | 12.8 | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 76.5 | 18.9 | 3.8 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 66.1 | 26.3 | 6.3 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 41.6 | 41.2 | 13.8 | 3.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.8 kt |
| Mar | 6.4 kt |
| Apr | 6.5 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.9 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.6 kt |
| Sep | 4.6 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 6.3 kt |
| Dec | 6.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTVC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, MI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KTVC weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KTVC?+
KTVC has 6 runways: 05, 10, 18, 23, 28, 36; the longest is 7,016 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTVC report its own weather?+
Yes. Cherry Capital Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTVC have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTVC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KTVC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTVC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTVC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Cherry Capital Airport (KTVC) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Cherry Capital Airport (KTVC)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Cherry Capital Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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