Delta County Airport

KESC / ESC

Escanaba, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
07:56Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
0 kt
4 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KESC 050756Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR CLR M03/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP197 T10331033 FZRANO
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (609 ft)
Pressure Alt
437 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,577 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ESC
09
27
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 6,501 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
90° angle
18/36 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 180°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KESC

5,633 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.7%
MVFR
25.1%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
8.8%

Delta County Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 15.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
2.8%
E
4.1%
SE
5.9%
S
12.3%
SW
11.2%
W
21%
NW
19.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.3°C
Range: -28°C to 26°C
-28°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 5.5%

Best Months for VFR

March October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,633 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Delta County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KESC
IATA Code: ESC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 609 ft MSL

Location

City: Escanaba
Country: US
Latitude: 45.723199°
Longitude: -87.088623°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,501 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.