Airports / Ohio / MGY
Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport.
Dayton, Ohio · 957 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
24 ratings
0
Operators based
957
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#13 / 35
Ohio airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 24 Google ratings , ranked against 35 rated OH fields.
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Dayton, Ohio, Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport (KMGY / MGY) operates as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 957 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list MGY as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO, 16 nm), James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 19 nm), and Wilmington Airpark (ILN, 22 nm). The field has a single 5,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from MGY are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MGY to plan your flight.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
First Flight Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, freeFirst Flight Aviation is a fixed-base operator located at Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport (KMGY) in Dayton, OH. Established in 1981, we’re an FAA-certified repair station offering maintenance and service for pistons, turboprops, and corporate jet aircraft. We’re committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience with superior value at competitive prices.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 7 AM - 8 PM
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KMGY
IATA
MGY
FAA / Local
MGY
Elevation
957 ft
Coordinates
39.5890° N · 84.2249° 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 OH fields
state range 483–1,297 ft
At 957 ft, MGY sits higher than 65% of the 55 Ohio fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,000 ft
- 02/205,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
MGY's 5,000 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.
- 16nmFFOWright-Patterson Air Force BaseDayton
- 19nmDAYJames M. Cox Dayton International AirportDayton
- 22nmILNWilmington AirparkWilmington
- 23nmSGHSpringfield-Beckley Municipal AirportSpringfield
- 31nmLUKCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken FieldCincinnati
- 38nmCVGCincinnati Northern Kentucky International AirportCincinnati / Covington
Location
Open the full mapKMGY · Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport · Dayton, OH
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MGY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 220 nm | 55m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 238 nm | 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 317 nm | 1h 8m |
| New York (TEB) | 472 nm | 1h 30m |
| Boston (BED) | 610 nm | 1h 49m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 732 nm | 2h 6m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 802 nm | 2h 16m |
| Houston (HOU) | 808 nm | 2h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MGY?
- Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 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 MGY?
- Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport?
- One FBO serves MGY: First Flight Aviation. 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 MGY?
- The closest alternate is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO), about 16 nm away, followed by James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MGY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 55m (220 nm), Nashville about 57m (238 nm), Washington DC about 1h 8m (317 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.