Ham Radio Podclass 2016

In this episode of "Mike Dell's World," hosted by Mike Dell, the discussion centers on Traverse City Airport (KTVC) and its history. Mike begins by introducing the episode as number 413, aired on November 7, 2025. He mentions his connection to the airport as a pilot and provides insights into its geographical location in relation to his house. Mike recalls that Traverse City Airport wasn't always in its current location and describes the original Ransom Field airport, which opened in 1929. He discusses the move to the current airport site, previously a Naval Air Station, in 1946, and highlights the joint ownership by Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, now overseen by the Northwest Regional Airport Commission. The narrative covers various details about the airport's operations, including its initial configuration with multiple runways and the types of aircraft historically present. Mike notes that Traverse City Airport is the fourth busiest airport in Michigan, identifying its airspace classification as D