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LIFRDelta County Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with broken clouds at 300 feet and 6 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 11 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 6 SM. The ceiling is very low at 300 feet AGL (broken), well below circling minimums at most airports.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature data is not available.
Pilot Recommendations
Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
|
6,501 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 90° |
↑ 10.3 kt
•
↔ 3.8 kt
20° angle
|
| 18/36 | 5,000 ft | 100 ft | ASP | 180° |
↑ 3.8 kt
•
↔ 10.3 kt
70° angle
|
Weather Statistics - KESC
8,558 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Delta County Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, June.
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Statistics computed from 8,558 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Delta County Airport - Airport Information
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About Delta County Airport
Overview
Delta County Airport serves the Escanaba region in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as a medium-sized airport located at an elevation of 609 feet MSL. Positioned at coordinates 45.723199, -87.088623, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various flight operations with its two asphalt runways.
Flying Conditions
The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 57.7% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 25% of observations. Temperature variability is significant, ranging from -26°C to 26°C, with an average of 2.3°C. Pilots can expect westerly winds averaging 7.6 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 26 knots and calm conditions 16.9% of the time.
Notable Features
Delta County Airport features two parallel runways: 09/27 at 6,501 feet and 18/36 at 5,000 feet, both constructed of asphalt. The airport's geographical positioning and runway configuration provide flexibility for operations across different wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments with relatively low average crosswind components.
Approach Considerations
October, November, and September represent the best months for VFR flying conditions at this airport. Runway 09/27 presents an average crosswind of 4.5 knots, while runway 18/36 has a slightly higher average crosswind of 5.2 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent, with an average of 8.6 statute miles and only 4.7% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.
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