2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airfield is in great condition with plenty of tie-down parking and a digital fuel pump.”
Michael Erickson5★ on Google
Airports / Michigan / ECA
Small airport · ECA
Iosco County Airport.
East Tawas, Michigan · 606 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
12 ratings
0
Operators based
606
Elevation ft
East Tawas, MichiganELEV 606 FTSmall airport
5.0
Google rating
12
Google reviews
ratings on Google
606
Field elevation
feet above sea level
46
Nearest alternate
nm to APN
Field standing
#3 / 47
Michigan airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 12 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated MI fields.
46 nm
To the nearest alternate
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).
Overview
Iosco County Airport (ECA) is a general aviation field serving East Tawas, Michigan. The airport sits 606 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ECA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Alpena County Regional Airport (APN, 46 nm), MBS International Airport (MBS, 55 nm), and Kincardine Municipal Airport (YKD, 78 nm). With a single 4,802-foot paved runway, ECA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from ECA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from East Tawas.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The airport manager, Jay, is very accommodating and helpful, even if you plan on visiting outside the usual attended hours.”
Michael Erickson5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
K6D9
IATA
ECA
FAA / Local
6D9
Elevation
606 ft
Coordinates
44.3128° N · 83.4223° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MI fields
state range 580–1,328 ft
At 606 ft, ECA sits lower than 91% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,802 ft
- 08/264,802 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,802 ft
ECA's 4,802 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 46nmAPNAlpena County Regional AirportAlpena
- 55nmMBSMBS International AirportFreeland
- 78nmYKDKincardine Municipal AirportKincardine
- 81nmCYGDGoderich AirportGoderich
- 82nmFNTBishop International AirportFlint
- 93nmYZRChris Hadfield AirportSarnia
Location
Open the full mapK6D9 · Iosco County Airport · East Tawas, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ECA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 241 nm | 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 419 nm | 1h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 463 nm | 1h 29m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 514 nm | 1h 36m |
| Boston (BED) | 540 nm | 1h 39m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 931 nm | 2h 34m |
| Denver (DEN) | 981 nm | 2h 41m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,046 nm | 2h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ECA?
- Iosco County Airport's longest paved runway is 4,802 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ECA?
- Iosco County Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,802 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ECA?
- The closest alternate is Alpena County Regional Airport (APN), about 46 nm away, followed by MBS International Airport (MBS) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ECA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 58m (241 nm), Washington DC about 1h 22m (419 nm), New York about 1h 29m (463 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.