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Delta County Airport

Escanaba, United States

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Delta County Airport

Escanaba, United States
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Upper Michigan's gateway on the northern shore of Lake Michigan.

Location
Escanaba, United States
Delta County Airport (ESC/KESC) is a public-use general aviation and commercial service airport located in Escanaba, Michigan, serving the central Upper Peninsula region. It sits at an elevation of approximately 609 feet above mean sea level and features two runways supporting both small general aviation aircraft and regional commercial flights. The airport is owned and operated by Delta County and serves as an important transportation link for residents and businesses in the Upper Peninsula, where road distances to larger metropolitan airports are considerable. It has historically offered Essential Air Service (EAS) subsidized flights connecting the community to major hub airports. Passenger volumes are modest, reflecting the rural character of the region, but the airport plays a vital role in connecting Escanaba and surrounding communities to the national air transportation network.
Terminals
The airport features a small single terminal building handling regional commercial passenger operations alongside general aviation services.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars available at the airport and taxi or rideshare services connecting passengers to downtown Escanaba, approximately five miles away.
Airlines here
The airport has been served by regional carriers operating under the Essential Air Service program, with SkyWest Airlines and similar regional operators providing connections historically.
Notable facts
  • ›Designated as an Essential Air Service (EAS) community, qualifying for federal subsidies to maintain commercial air service.
  • ›Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a region with limited alternative transportation infrastructure.
  • ›The airport has two runways supporting a range of aircraft from small general aviation planes to regional jets.
  • ›Escanaba is situated on the northern shore of Little Bay de Noc, an arm of Green Bay on Lake Michigan.
  • ›Delta County Airport supports local industries including forestry, manufacturing, and tourism in the Upper Peninsula.
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Delta County Airport
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Delta County Airport is a county-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Escanaba, a city in Delta County, Michigan, United States. It offers limited commercial service, which is subsidized by the Essential Air Service program.

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