Delta County Airport — Escanaba, United States

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Searching for an airport code near Escanaba? Delta County Airport is identified as ESC (ICAO: KESC).

Distance & flight time from ESC

Delta County Airport

ESC is the code for Delta County Airport, serving Escanaba in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The airport provides an essential regional air link for this remote area bordering Lake Michigan's Green Bay, given the long driving distances to larger Midwest cities. ESC has historically supported subsidized Essential Air Service flights, connecting Escanaba residents to hub airports for onward domestic travel. Beyond scheduled passenger service, the airport handles general aviation, cargo, and medical flights important to the sparsely populated Upper Peninsula communities. Escanaba's economy has traditionally centered on paper manufacturing and forestry, and ESC supports the transportation needs of businesses and residents across Delta County and neighboring areas.

Runways at Delta County Airport (ESC)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
01/195016 ft (1529 m)100 ft (30 m)ASP
10/286498 ft (1981 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Delta County Airport (ESC)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3121.425 MHz
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR127.65 MHz
RDOGREEN BAY RDO122.3 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.8 MHz

Airports near Delta County Airport (ESC)

ESC relies on Essential Air Service subsidies typical of small Upper Peninsula Michigan airports; it should not be confused with Escondido or other similarly named California locations.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Delta County Airport?

The IATA code for Delta County Airport is ESC.

What is the ICAO code for Delta County Airport?

The ICAO code for Delta County Airport is KESC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.