KESC

LIFR

DELTA COUNTY

ESCANABA · MICHIGAN

Elev
609.1'
Longest RWY
6,498'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:56Z
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Before you fly into KESC
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,609.1'
MSL · field 609.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KESC

Current METAR

Observed 05:56Z

KESC 280556Z AUTO 14004KT 3SM TSRA BR BKN002 OVC013 09/09 A2944 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E TSB39RAB36 SLP975 P0001 60011 T00890089 10100 20083 56028
Wind
140° @ 4 kt
Visibility
3 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.44 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
630 ft
Ceiling
200 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
ESC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ASHLEIGH YOUNG
Address
DELTA COUNTY AIRPORT, 3300 AIRPORT RD, ESCANABA MI 49829-1057

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2130

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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140° · 4 kt
RWY 19
176°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 176° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,609 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/2886° / 266°6,498 ftASPHStandard L
01/19Favored356° / 176°5,016 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
106,498'6,498'6,498'6,498'MALSR
286,498'6,498'6,498'6,498'PAPI 4-box right(3°)
015,015'5,015'5,015'5,015'PAPI 4-box left(3°)51', tree, 1871' from thr, 61' R of cntrln, slope 31
195,015'5,015'5,015'5,015'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 10
LD · CAT I
ESC
109.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 10
KESC · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AFRT,CARGO,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Field conditions are unmonitored from 2130 to 0600.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runway 10. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 01 and 28. PAPI is on runways 28, 01, and 19. High intensity runway lights are on runway 10/28. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 01/19. Use the CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day by self service.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19The pavement classification rating value for runway 01/19 is 280/F/C/X/U.Show FAA
  • 10/28The pavement classification rating value for runway 10/28 is 460/F/C/X/U.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Commercial and charter aircraft are subject to a landing fee. Call for rates.Show FAA
  • All aircraft are subject to an overnight parking fee. Call for rates.Show FAA
  • 1For service call airport operations at 906-420-1591.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KESC

Answer card
ICAO
KESC
Name
DELTA COUNTY
Location
ESCANABA, MICHIGAN
Elevation
609.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,609.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
10/28 · 6,498 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
140° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Delta County Airport sits in Escanaba, Michigan. Field elevation is 609.1 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 10/28 at 6,498 ft. This is an uncontrolled field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The published ILS is on runway 10. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Delta County Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours a day by self-serve. Birds are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure. Field conditions are unmonitored from 2130 to 0600. Lighting is good for night work on the main runway. Runway 10 has MALSR and high intensity lights. Runway 01 and 28 have runway end identifier lights. PAPI is published for runways 28, 01 and 19. If you need service, airport operations can be reached at 906-420-1591. Commercial and charter traffic should plan for landing fees. All aircraft are subject to overnight parking fees. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KESC Delta County Airport?
The longest runway is 10/28. It is 6,498 ft long and paved with asphalt. Runway 01/19 is 5,016 ft.
Does KESC have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is on runway 10. If you are planning an instrument arrival, confirm the current approach details in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
Is Delta County Airport towered?
No. KESC is an uncontrolled field. Use CTAF 122.8 for airport traffic and self-announce your position and intentions.
What is the pattern altitude at KESC?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KESC?
Delta County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (906) 786-4902 for current service details.
Is 100LL self-serve available at Delta County Airport?
Yes. 100LL is available 24 hours a day by self-serve. Call the FBO or airport operations if you need current access details before arrival.
What runway lighting is available at KESC?
Runway 10 has MALSR and high intensity runway lights. Runway 01 and 28 have runway end identifier lights. PAPI is published on runways 28, 01 and 19.
Are there any operational cautions for flying into KESC?
Birds are reported on and near the airport. Field conditions are unmonitored from 2130 to 0600, so plan your arrival with that in mind and check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated notes.

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