Delta County Airport (KESC)
Medium airport · Escanaba, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Delta County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KESC |
| IATA | ESC |
| Elevation | 609 ft (186 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°43'24" W 87°5'19" 45.72320, -87.08862 |
| Location | Escanaba, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,016 ft (1529 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 6,498 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Delta County Airport at a glance
Delta County Airport is a medium airport in Escanaba, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as ESC. The field elevation of 609 ft (186 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KESC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 6,498 ft (1981 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KESC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Delta County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette/Sawyer International Airport | KSAW | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Ford Airport | KIMT | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Austin Straubel International Airport | KGRB | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Cherry Capital Airport | KTVC | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport | KPLN | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Delta County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 609 ft field elevation of Delta County Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Delta County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Delta County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Delta County Airport is KESC, and its IATA code is ESC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Delta County Airport above sea level?
Delta County Airport sits at an elevation of 609 feet (186 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Delta County Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.7232, -87.0886 — in Escanaba, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Marquette/Sawyer International Airport, about 74 km away.
Does KESC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KESC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Delta County Airport?
Delta County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,498 ft (1981 m) with a ASP surface.