Passenger Traffic – 2017 Eclipsed 2016 by 5.6%
(Traverse City, MI) - Cherry Capital Airport is pleased to announce that passenger traffic has outpaced ANY year previous to 2017. Kevin Klein, Airport Director released the record setting number of passengers traveling by way of TVC Airport during the Northwestern Regional Airport Commission meeting late yesterday.
Cherry Capital Airport – TVC located in Traverse City, Michigan has operated passenger air service in the Northern Michigan Region since 1938 with Penn Central Airlines. Today, TVC is served by three great carriers American, Delta, and United. TVC has truly become Northern Michigan’s connection to the world.
The immediate news, TVC’s growth continued in 2017 with a total passenger count of 476,767 beating 2016 as the best year ever. Passenger traffic was up 5.6% for 2017 over 2016. Additionally, Airline Flight Operations at TVC saw a 3.2% increase in operations from 2016.
“This is terrific news for our entire region as this growth in passengers confirms the overall economic impact to the entire Northern Michigan catchment area – from Cadillac and Frankfort to Petoskey, and east to Gaylord, and north to the Mackinac Straights area. 2018 is looking very positive,” Klein said.
TVC continues to be the business travelers’ most convenient choice. “Cherry Capital Airport has been working hard to make sure the region’s business traveler is not only valued, but prioritized. Since 2011, Cherry Capital Airport has worked diligently with the airlines to offer the best business focused schedule, not only in the summer, but year around. Flight schedules have been a priority in airline meetings throughout the year,” stated Airport Director Kevin Klein.
TVC is often referred to as the ‘Pure Michigan Airport’ attracting guests from every corner of the United States and globally. From the shorelines of Lake Michigan to the farm fresh bounty, then crafted into various culinary adventures, award winning wine and even craft beer, the Traverse City region offers something for most everyone. Trails, lighthouses, and championship golf to explore all season long adds to the adventure.
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