Teeny tiny regional airports are interesting. ESC is probably the smallest airport that I've been to (other than strictly general aviation FBOs). Being a regular at airports, I am used to being at airports 1-2 hours prior to departure. But that is not necessary in Escanaba. I didn't realize that the rental car return desk would be unmanned, and that the security checkpoint doesn't open until 40 minutes before departure. Had I realized that I would be sitting around for an hour before I could go through security, I would have use used that hour to find a last pretty lakeside spot to enjoy on my UP adventure. But rental car keys were turned into the lockbox, and nothing was in walking distance of the airport, so I waited. Props to the airport for good wifi and clean bathrooms. There are no restaurants or snack bars, just vending machines. Delta staff was friendly (they're the only airline at the airport). It seemed like all the people chatting at the gate were locals, and seemed happy to run into each other on their way to wherever the connection to Detroit took them. My only gripe was with the TSA agents. There is no TSA Precheck, and they were gruff sticklers on the new "guideline" to remove all snacks from your bag. Even after pulling out all my goodies, they still flagged a bar in the depths of my suitcase. But boarding the CRJ took about 5 minutes, and we took off before scheduled departure time...no runway traffic at this airport! read more

I flew in for work and can just tell how small and cute this airport is. One gate, one security line, one baggage claim (not a belt like usual), one rental car company, no restaurants or shops (just vending machines) It is clean and quick to get thru which are huge perks, flying out of local airports have some positives no doubt, just show up ready to fly and get on your way. read more

My daughter's flight was diverted from Marquette to Escanaba because of weather. Passengers were told a bus would transport them back to Marquette. Four hours later and they still haven't seen a bus. Delta Help Desk will not give them any information. The Airport office employees went home. So 20 people are sitting in the airport with no one in the building that can tell them when or even if they will get to Marquette tonight. No cars to rent, no Uber, no taxis.... read more

We have used this airport several times- the staff are efficient and friendly. The airport is clean and well-kept- unlike big city airports that have far more employees respectively. If you have 10 people on your flight or 100 you can be sure that each one has been properly screened because the staff is so thorough. People who dont like TSA safety standards can stay in California and go to their dirty metro airports... read more