Private charter · Traverse City, MI
Private jet charter to & from Traverse City
Fly private to Traverse City for cherry orchards, peninsula wineries, Sleeping Bear Dunes and summers on Grand Traverse Bay
- TVC
- ACB
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Fly private in Traverse City
Traverse City, without the hub.
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- Airports
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- Passengers
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- Direct routes
Traverse City is the hub of northern Michigan, set at the base of Grand Traverse Bay and surrounded by cherry orchards, vineyards and some of the clearest water in the Great Lakes. It calls itself the Cherry Capital of the World, and the Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas have become one of the Midwest’s most respected wine regions. Tourism, second homes and hospitality drive much of the economy, along with healthcare, agriculture and a growing community of entrepreneurs and remote workers drawn by the lifestyle.
Traverse City is a long drive from almost everywhere: about four hours from Detroit and five or more from Chicago, and summer traffic on two-lane roads adds to the trip. Cherry Capital Airport is just a few minutes from downtown and the bay, so a private flight lets you arrive Friday afternoon and spend the weekend on the water instead of in the car. Visitors come to climb the dunes at Sleeping Bear, tour wineries on the peninsulas, sail and paddle the bay, eat at downtown restaurants along Front Street and explore Leelanau villages such as Leland and Glen Arbor.
Airports
Charter to and from Traverse City airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Bluebird flies to and from these airports in and around Traverse City. You board at a private terminal (FBO), with no airline security lines, and the price is for the whole aircraft.
TVC
Commercial airportCherry Capital Airport
Traverse City · KTVC
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,016 ft
ACB
Regional airportAntrim County Airport
Bellaire · KACB
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Traverse City
When to go. Summer is peak season in Traverse City, with beach days, sailing and the National Cherry Festival in early July, when the town is at its busiest. Fall brings harvest season, wine tastings and brilliant color across the peninsulas through mid-October. Spring arrives with cherry blossoms in May. Winters are snowy, with cross-country skiing and nearby downhill resorts, and summer lodging books up well in advance.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
West of town, towering sand dunes rise above Lake Michigan, and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and the Dune Climb offer some of the most dramatic views in the Midwest.
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Old Mission Peninsula
This narrow peninsula splits Grand Traverse Bay, with wineries and tasting rooms among the orchards and the historic Mission Point Lighthouse at its tip.
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Leelanau Peninsula
Northwest of town, the Leelanau wine trail connects dozens of wineries, and the historic fishing village of Fishtown in Leland is a favorite stop.
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Front Street
Traverse City’s walkable downtown is lined with restaurants, bakeries, shops and the restored State Theatre, a short stroll from the bay.
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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
The grand Victorian buildings of a former state hospital have been redeveloped into shops, restaurants and residences, with wooded trails on the surrounding hillside.
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TART Trails
This network of paved and unpaved trails links downtown with the bay shore, nearby towns and the Leelanau Trail, ideal for biking and walking.
Popular routes
Private flights from Traverse City
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Questions
Flying private in Traverse City
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Traverse City?
Bluebird flies in and out of Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and Antrim County Airport (ACB). Choose the one closest to where you're going; you board at a private terminal (FBO), so there are no airline security lines and you can arrive shortly before departure.
How do I book a private charter from Traverse City?
Enter your departure airport, destination, date and number of passengers above. You'll see a price for the whole aircraft, with taxes and fees included. Book our Learjet 60 online, or request a quote for a different size of aircraft and our team sends you a firm price.
How many passengers can fly on a charter from Traverse City?
Up to 1 passenger, depending on the aircraft. For a larger group, we source a larger aircraft. You pay one price for the whole aircraft, not per seat.
What are popular private flights from Traverse City?
Popular trips include Milwaukee (about ), Detroit (about ), Chicago (about ), and Indianapolis (about ). Enter any route above to see a price.
Is private charter in Traverse City, MI safe?
Bluebird has flown charter under FAA Part 135 since 1985. Our Learjet 60s fly under our own Part 135 certificate, with two pilots on every flight. When we source an aircraft from another vetted Part 135 operator, the operating carrier named on your quote holds operational control.
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