2/ 4 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Fuel pump and kiosk are in good service.”
Blake G5★ on Google
Airports / Michigan / ISQ
Small airport · ISQ
Schoolcraft County Airport.
Manistique, Michigan · 684 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
7 ratings
0
Operators based
684
Elevation ft
Manistique, MichiganELEV 684 FTSmall airport
4.7
Google rating
7
Google reviews
ratings on Google
684
Field elevation
feet above sea level
41
Nearest alternate
nm to ESC
Field standing
#16 / 47
Michigan airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated MI fields.
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Delta County Airport (ESC).
Overview
Located in Manistique, Michigan, Schoolcraft County Airport (KISQ / ISQ) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 684 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 ISQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Delta County Airport (ESC, 41 nm), Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT, 56 nm), and Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN, 62 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,001-foot paved runway, ISQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from ISQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Manistique.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 4 reviews
Staff & service
“Fuel pump and kiosk are in good service.”
Blake G5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Schoolcraft County Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KISQ
IATA
ISQ
FAA / Local
ISQ
Elevation
684 ft
Coordinates
45.9746° N · 86.1718° 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 684 ft, ISQ sits lower than 59% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,001 ft
- 10/285,001 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/192,501 ft × 50 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,001 ft
ISQ's 5,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-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.
- 41nmESCDelta County AirportEscanaba
- 56nmMQTMarquette/Sawyer International AirportGwinn
- 62nmPLNPellston Regional Airport of Emmet County AirportPellston
- 73nmCIUChippewa County International AirportKincheloe
- 76nmYAMSault Ste Marie AirportSault Ste Marie
- 78nmTVCCherry Capital AirportTraverse City
Location
Open the full mapKISQ · Schoolcraft County Airport · Manistique, MI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ISQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 251 nm | 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 571 nm | 1h 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 592 nm | 1h 47m |
| New York (TEB) | 610 nm | 1h 49m |
| Boston (BED) | 673 nm | 1h 58m |
| Denver (DEN) | 890 nm | 2h 28m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 929 nm | 2h 34m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 986 nm | 2h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ISQ?
- Schoolcraft County Airport's longest paved runway is 5,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-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 ISQ?
- Schoolcraft County Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ISQ?
- The closest alternate is Delta County Airport (ESC), about 41 nm away, followed by Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT) at 56 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ISQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 59m (251 nm), Washington DC about 1h 44m (571 nm), Nashville about 1h 47m (592 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.