Delta County Airport (KESC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Delta County Airport in Escanaba, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Delta County Airport (KESC) is a regional airport serving Escanaba, MI at 609 ft. KESC reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 10, 19, 28), longest 6,498 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KESC in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KESC 130656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/10 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01000100 $
What changed at KESC?
Since the 0556Z (1:56 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0556Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KESC
KESC is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 100 ft (field elevation 609 ft). KESC does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSAW, about 40 nm away.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KESC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 5,016 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 10 | 6,498 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 19 | 5,016 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 28 | 6,498 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KESC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Delta County Airport in Escanaba, MI: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KESC is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KESC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KESC reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,700 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 41%
- 28
- 23%
- 10
- 19%
- 01
- 17%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KESC
- IATA
- ESC
- FAA LID
- ESC
- City
- Escanaba
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 609 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.7232, -87.0886
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,498 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSAW
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 16h 52m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KESC
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KESC reported VFR conditions during about 76.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 239 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.6 kt, calm 13.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60.2 | 28.7 | 6.5 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 69.2 | 21.5 | 6.2 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 75.4 | 15.3 | 5.2 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 77.9 | 12.2 | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| May | 81.6 | 10.5 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 83.1 | 8.6 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 86.5 | 7.7 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 80.9 | 11.2 | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 78.7 | 11.4 | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| Oct | 76.6 | 15.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 70.9 | 21.0 | 5.2 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 56.5 | 29.6 | 7.5 | 6.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 kt |
| Feb | 7.1 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 5.9 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 5.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.8 kt |
| Nov | 7.3 kt |
| Dec | 6.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KESC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Delta County Airport in Escanaba, MI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KESC weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KESC?+
KESC has 4 runways: 01, 10, 19, 28; the longest is 6,498 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KESC report its own weather?+
Yes. Delta County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KESC have a TAF?+
No. KESC does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSAW, about 40 nm away.
Does KESC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KESC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KESC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KESC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Delta County Airport (KESC) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Delta County Airport (KESC)
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