James M. Cox Dayton International Airport
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is the main commercial airport serving Dayton, Ohio, and an easy reference point for travelers using the codes DAY and KDAY. Classified as a medium airport, it balances regional convenience with full airfield capability, making it a practical choice for business trips, family visits, and onward connections across the United States. Its official website, flydayton.com, is the best place to confirm current airport information before you travel.
About James M. Cox Dayton International Airport
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is the main commercial airport serving Dayton, Ohio, and an easy reference point for travelers using the codes DAY and KDAY. Classified as a medium airport, it balances regional convenience with full airfield capability, making it a practical choice for business trips, family visits, and onward connections across the United States. Its official website, flydayton.com, is the best place to confirm current airport information before you travel.
Overview
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is the main commercial airport serving Dayton, Ohio, and an easy reference point for travelers using the codes DAY and KDAY. Classified as a medium airport, it balances regional convenience with full airfield capability, making it a practical choice for business trips, family visits, and onward connections across the United States. Its official website, flydayton.com, is the best place to confirm current airport information before you travel.
What Travelers Should Know
- The airport sits at an elevation of 1009 feet, or 308 meters, which is a useful detail for aviation-minded travelers and flight planning.
- It operates on America/New_York time, so arrivals, departures, and ground transport should all be planned on Eastern Time.
- DAY has three paved, lighted runways, supporting reliable operations in a wide range of conditions.
- The longest runway, 06L/24R, measures 10,901 feet, while 06R/24L is 7,285 feet and 18/36 is 8,502 feet.
Why It Matters for Your Trip
For most visitors, the real advantage of James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is simplicity: it serves the Dayton area directly without the scale and stress of a much larger hub. That can mean a more straightforward arrival, shorter distances from airport to city, and an easier start or finish to your trip. Knowing the airport code, time zone, and basic airfield layout can also help when booking flights, arranging pickups, or following live travel updates.
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FAQ
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is located in Dayton, United States (North America), at coordinates 39.900°, -84.220°.
- Its IATA code is DAY and its ICAO code is KDAY.
- James M. Cox Dayton International Airport serves Dayton, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- James M. Cox Dayton International Airport operates on America/New_York local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- James M. Cox Dayton International Airport sits at latitude 39.900° and longitude -84.220°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from DAY. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DAY is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DAY on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 3600 Terminal Drive, Dayton, Ohio, 45377, United States, the phone number is +1 937-454-8200, the official website is http://www.daytonairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.