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James M. Cox Dayton International Airport

Dayton, United States

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James M. Cox Dayton International Airport

Dayton, United States
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Dayton's primary commercial gateway serving southwest Ohio.

Opened
1928
Location
Dayton, United States
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is the primary commercial service airport serving the Dayton, Ohio metropolitan area and the surrounding southwest Ohio region. Named after former Ohio Governor and 1920 Democratic presidential candidate James M. Cox, the airport handles both passenger and cargo operations. The airport is located approximately 10 miles north of downtown Dayton and covers a substantial land area, including multiple runways capable of handling large commercial aircraft. It has historically served as a focus city for several carriers and continues to connect the region to major hub airports across the United States. Dayton International plays an important role in the local economy, supporting thousands of jobs and facilitating business travel connected to the region's aerospace, defense, and manufacturing industries, particularly given the proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Terminals
The airport features a single terminal building with two concourses, offering a manageable and convenient passenger experience.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, rideshare services, and hotel shuttles, though there is no direct rail or bus rapid transit link to downtown Dayton.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving DAY include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, with service primarily to their respective hub airports.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after James M. Cox, former Ohio Governor and founder of Cox Media Group.
  • ›Located approximately 10 miles north of downtown Dayton, Ohio.
  • ›The airport sits in close proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, a major military installation.
  • ›The Dayton area is historically significant as the home of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright.
  • ›The airport has served as a reliever for connecting passengers who prefer smaller regional airports over major hubs like Cincinnati or Columbus.
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Route map (16 destinations)

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Routes

DAY → CLTAA · CRJ
DAY → DCAAA · CRJ
DAY → DFWAA · M83 319 M80
DAY → LGAAA · ERD
DAY → ORDAA · ER4
DAY → PHLAA · CRJ
DAY → ATLAF · M88
DAY → ATLAZ · M88
DAY → ATLDL · M88
DAY → DTWDL · ERJ
DAY → LGADL · ERJ
DAY → MSPDL · ERJ
DAY → ATLFL · 717
DAY → BWIFL · 73W
DAY → TPAFL · 717
DAY → ATLKL · M88
DAY → CLEUA · DH2 ER4 DH3 CRJ ERJ
DAY → DENUA · CR7
DAY → EWRUA · ERJ
DAY → IADUA · ER4 CR7 CRJ ERJ
DAY → ORDUA · ER4 CR7 ERJ CRJ
DAY → CLTUS · CR7 CRJ
DAY → DCAUS · CRJ
DAY → DFWUS · M83 319 M80
DAY → LGAUS · ERD
DAY → ORDUS · ER4
DAY → PHLUS · CRJ
DAY → ATLWN · 717
DAY → BWIWN · 73W 73C
DAY → DENWN · 73W
DAY → MCOWN · 73W
DAY → TPAWN · 717
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Encyclopaedia

Dayton International Airport is 10 miles north of downtown Dayton, in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The airport is in an exclave of the city of Dayton not contiguous with the rest of the city. Its address is 3600 Terminal Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45377. The airport was former headquarters for American Eagle carrier PSA Airlines.

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