Delta County Airport (ESC): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delta County Airport (ESC) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 87% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 9 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 22 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Escanaba, MI to 2 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 87%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 22 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from ESC
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Thursday
- 85% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 4.1%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from ESC
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 36 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 40 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 19 min |
| Thursdaybest | 85% | 16 min |
| Friday | 84% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 21 min |
Busiest routes from ESC
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESC → DTW (Detroit) | 365 | 84% | 26 min |
| ESC → MSP (Minneapolis) | 263 | 84% | 19 min |
Where flights into ESC come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTW (Detroit) → ESC | 365 | 82% | 25 min |
| MSP (Minneapolis) → ESC | 263 | 87% | 12 min |
What causes delays at ESC
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing ESC.
- Airline operations62%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather31%
Alternative airports near Escanaba
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQT — Marquette/Sawyer International Airport | 46 mi | 79% | 24 min |
| IMT — Ford Airport | 50 mi | 78% | 30 min |
| GRB — Austin Straubel International Airport | 100 mi | 82% | 18 min |
| TVC — Cherry Capital Airport | 100 mi | 77% | 23 min |
| PLN — Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport | 111 mi | 81% | 22 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at ESC?
- 13% of departures from Delta County Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 22 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at ESC?
- 4.1% of scheduled departures from ESC were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,279 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.