Thank you to everyone who responded to my post! I live in Metro Detroit, and driving to my starting point, Presque Isle Park, would take about 7 hours without breaks. Since I drive a 20 year-old car and work remotely, I’m considering flying from DTW to one of five airports instead. After landing, I’d pick up a rental car and stop at Walmart to grab anything I need such as fuel container, flares, food, blanket, etc.

Does anyone have insight or advice on which airport I should fly into? I’m trying to compare the flight cost, travel time from the airport, overall expenses and flight availability. Here are the options:

- Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT)

- Delta County Airport (ESC): 1 hour 15 minutes to Marquette (starting point)

- Ford Airport (IMT): 1 hour 45 minutes to Marquette (starting point)

- Pellston Regional Airport (PLN): 3 hours to Marquette (starting point)

- Chippewa County International Airport (CIU): 3 hours to Marquette (starting point)

Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!