AirForce Delta is a GameBoy Color game that drops players into the midst of a civil war as a jet fighter pilot. The objective is to complete ten missions from behind-the-plane view, using a selection of up to eight aircraft.
The gameplay revolves around destroying enemy aircraft and ground targets, with each mission culminating in a boss fight against an air or ground craft. By completing these objectives, players earn money that can be used to purchase new planes and upgrades for their existing fleet.