Chart Wise: Escanaba (KESC) LOC BC Rwy 28

Approach opens a gateway to explore the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Jason Blair

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:52 PM ET

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Edited By: tccjeremy

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Key Takeaways:

The article provides a detailed guide for flying the LOC BC approach to Runway 28 at Delta County Airport (KESC), emphasizing the unique characteristics of back-course approaches like potential "reverse sensing" and the need to disregard glideslope indications.
Pilots must pay close attention to discrete navigation frequencies (Localizer vs. VOR), understand the differences between the Visual Descent Point (VDP) and Missed Approach Point (MAP) based on Localizer DME, and are offered a DME ARC alternative.
Key operational considerations include the specific missed approach procedure (climb to 2,500 feet, right turn to hold) and a critical warning about significant magnetic disturbances (up to 14 degrees) at ground level in Escanaba, advising directional gyro setting based on runway alignment.

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A gateway airport to the middle of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Delta County Airport (KESC) in Escanaba offers a pilot a reliable facility with good approaches close to numerous nearby outdoor activities. With prevailing winds from the west, a pilot in IMC may fly the LOC BC to Runway 28.

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