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Airports / Ohio / DAY
Medium airport · DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
Dayton, Ohio · 1,009 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
2,363 ratings
0
Operators based
1,009
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Dayton, OhioELEV 1,009 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
2,363
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,009
Field elevation
feet above sea level
9
Nearest alternate
nm to FFO
Field standing
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, listed as KDAY / DAY, is a mid-sized airport in Dayton, Ohio. The airport sits 1,009 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into DAY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO, 9 nm), Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH, 18 nm), and Wilmington Airpark (ILN, 35 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 10,901-foot paved runway, DAY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from DAY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Dayton.
1 FBO serves KDAY. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Premier Private Jets Dayton
Your FBO? Claim it, freePremier Jet Services, as a comprehensive fixed-base operator, provides a range of amenities tailored to your needs. Our dedicated team ensures top-notch service, prioritizing timeliness, meticulous care, and attention to detail both on the ground and in the air, every time you fly with us.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 7AM-8PM, 7 days a week
- Unicom 130.60
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Handicap ♿️ parking available and wheelchair accessible ramp 👩🦽👨🦼.”
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Field capability
ICAO
KDAY
IATA
DAY
FAA / Local
DAY
Elevation
1,009 ft
Coordinates
39.9024° N · 84.2194° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs OH fields
state range 483–1,297 ft
At 1,009 ft, DAY sits higher than 75% of the 55 Ohio fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 10,901 ft
- 06L/24R10,901 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/368,502 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06R/24L7,285 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,901 ft
DAY's 10,901 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 9nmFFOWright-Patterson Air Force BaseDayton
- 18nmSGHSpringfield-Beckley Municipal AirportSpringfield
- 35nmILNWilmington AirparkWilmington
- 49nmLUKCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken FieldCincinnati
- 54nmOSUThe Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott FieldColumbus
- 55nmCVGCincinnati Northern Kentucky International AirportCincinnati / Covington
Location
Open the full mapKDAY · James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · Dayton, OH
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DAY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 208 nm | 53m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 255 nm | 1h 0m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 319 nm | 1h 9m |
| New York (TEB) | 468 nm | 1h 29m |
| Boston (BED) | 604 nm | 1h 48m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 742 nm | 2h 8m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 820 nm | 2h 18m |
| Houston (HOU) | 821 nm | 2h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DAY?
- James M. Cox Dayton International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,901 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 DAY?
- James M. Cox Dayton International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 10,901 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at James M. Cox Dayton International Airport?
- One FBO serves DAY: Premier Private Jets Dayton. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to DAY?
- The closest alternate is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO), about 9 nm away, followed by Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) at 18 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DAY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 53m (208 nm), Nashville about 1h 0m (255 nm), Washington DC about 1h 9m (319 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.