Delta County Airport
Delta County Airport, identified as ESC and KESC, is the main air gateway for Escanaba in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is classified as a medium airport. For travelers, that usually means a more manageable, less crowded experience than a major hub, while still providing the core facilities needed for regional air travel. Its location makes it a practical arrival point for visitors heading to Escanaba, nearby Lake Michigan shoreline communities, and the wider Delta County area.
About Delta County Airport
Delta County Airport, identified as ESC and KESC, is the main air gateway for Escanaba in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is classified as a medium airport. For travelers, that usually means a more manageable, less crowded experience than a major hub, while still providing the core facilities needed for regional air travel. Its location makes it a practical arrival point for visitors heading to Escanaba, nearby Lake Michigan shoreline communities, and the wider Delta County area.
Delta County Airport sits at an elevation of 609 feet above sea level and has two lighted asphalt runways, which supports reliable operations in a range of conditions. Runway 01/19 measures 5,016 feet, while runway 10/28 is the longer of the two at 6,498 feet. For passengers, this is useful context because runway length and lighting generally support steady regional service and help maintain operational flexibility, especially in a northern climate where weather can change quickly.
Overview
Delta County Airport, identified as ESC and KESC, is the main air gateway for Escanaba in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is classified as a medium airport. For travelers, that usually means a more manageable, less crowded experience than a major hub, while still providing the core facilities needed for regional air travel. Its location makes it a practical arrival point for visitors heading to Escanaba, nearby Lake Michigan shoreline communities, and the wider Delta County area.
What Travelers Should Know
- Airport codes: ESC (IATA) and KESC (ICAO)
- Serves: Escanaba, United States
- Airport type: medium airport
- Time zone: America/Detroit
- Elevation: 609 ft (186 m)
Why It Matters for Your Trip
For most visitors, Delta County Airport works best as a convenient, easy-to-navigate starting point rather than a destination in itself. Knowing that the airport operates on America/Detroit time can help with flight planning, rental car pickup, and meeting local schedules after arrival. Because it serves Escanaba directly, it can save travelers significant driving time compared with flying into a larger airport farther away and then continuing overland.
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FAQ
Delta County Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Delta County Airport is located in Escanaba, United States (North America), at coordinates 45.720°, -87.090°.
- Its IATA code is ESC and its ICAO code is KESC.
- Delta County Airport serves Escanaba, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Delta County Airport operates on America/Detroit local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Delta County Airport sits at latitude 45.720° and longitude -87.090°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ESC. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ESC is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ESC on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 3300 Airport Road, Escanaba, Michigan, 49829, United States, the phone number is +1 906-786-4902, the official website is https://deltacountymi.org/airport/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.