AviatDataJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport DAY / KDAY
Dayton, OH (airport in Vandalia, Montgomery County) · United States · City of Dayton — Dayton Department of Aviation
1.3Mpax · 2025
H24Jet A · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAKDAY / DAY
OperatorCity of Dayton — Dayton Department of Aviation
Coordinates39.9022°N, 84.2194°W
Elevation1,009 ft · 308 m
Time zoneET (UTC-5/-4 DST)
Passengers / yr1,314,010 (2025)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceKDAY — FAA Chart Supplement / d-TPP
Operating hoursH24
TerminalsOne passenger terminal (opened 1961, renovated through 2011)
Runways (3)
- 6L/24R · 3,323 m / 10,901 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt/concrete, grooved · ILS CAT II/III ILS Rwy 06L; ILS/DME Rwy 24R
- 18/36 · 2,591 m / 8,502 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt, grooved · ILS ILS Rwy 18
- 6R/24L · 2,220 m / 7,285 ft · 46 m wide · Concrete, grooved · ILS ILS/DME Rwy 6R
Airport contact
Domestic small hub. 2025 enplanements (boardings) were 657,005; TOTAL passengers (enplanements + deplanements) are not separately published by the airport, so annual total is approximated at ~1,314,010 (2x enplanements) — treat as estimate. Served by American Eagle, Delta/Delta Connection, United/United Express and seasonal Allegiant; Breeze Airways launches fall 2026 (Fort Lauderdale from Oct 9, 2026). Long-time base of American Eagle regional PSA Airlines, whose HQ was moving to Charlotte by January 2026 (announced Jan 2025). No scheduled international service since Air Canada Express's Toronto route ended May 1, 2011, but an active CBP port of entry (Dayton, port 4104) with an upgraded general aviation facility and Global Entry enrollment center remains on site.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 3 providers
Unifi Aviation
Third-party below-wing ground handler at DAY under Delta contract; ramp agents perform aircraft marshalling, baggage load/unload/sort, and aircraft servicing. Presence confirmed by active DAY Delta ramp-agent postings dated Feb 2026.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Wright Bros. Aero, Inc.
GA/corporate and airline-charter ground handling; GPU, air start, lavatory service, air stairs, potable water, hangar space.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Premier Jet Services (Premier Private Jets)
GA/business-jet ground handling and ground transportation coordination.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available · 2 providers
Wright Bros. Aero, Inc.
Into-plane fuel: Jet-A, Jet-A with Prist additive and 100LL avgas; contract/government (DLA/CAA) fuel programs. Confirmed active pricing on AirNav.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Premier Jet Services (Premier Private Jets)
Into-plane fuel service: Jet-A and 100LL, quick-turn refueling with contract fuel (DLA/CAA) programs. Confirmed active pricing on AirNav.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Available · 3 providers
Unifi Aviation
Aircraft de-icing listed among DAY ramp-agent duties (performed as part of the Delta ground-handling contract, not independently marketed).
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Wright Bros. Aero, Inc.
Aircraft de-icing / anti-icing using Type I and Type IV fluids.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Premier Jet Services (Premier Private Jets)
On-site aircraft de-icing (Type I/IV) capability.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 line maintenance
Available · 2 providers
Wright Bros. Aero, Inc.
FAA-certified repair station providing GA/corporate aircraft maintenance support on field.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Premier Jet Services (Premier Private Jets)
AOG line maintenance available, coordinated with the co-located Premier Aviation Services MRO.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 base maintenance
Available
Premier Aviation Services (Premier Private Jets)
Premier's largest MRO, at DAY (3500 Hangar Dr, ex-Stevens Aerospace): full airframe maintenance, avionics, and paint & interior refurbishment for business-jet/turboprop classes (Citation, Hawker, King Air, Beechcraft, Piper). Confirmed active primary MRO hub.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Component shops & overhaul
Available · 5 providers
Premier Aviation Services (PremierMRO DAY, formerly Stevens Aerospace & Defense Systems)
Avionics shop — bench installation, modification, troubleshooting and repair of avionics for corporate/GA aircraft; confirmed capabilities include Universal Avionics InSight flight-deck upgrades, Genesys Aerosystems IDU-680 EFIS (authorized dealer, King Air) and Starlink connectivity installs; operated under Premier Aviation Services' FAR Part 145 repair station; class rating unconfirmed.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Premier Aviation Services (PremierMRO DAY, formerly Stevens Aerospace & Defense Systems)
Engine shop — turbine engine overhaul, hot-section inspection and R&R for Pratt & Whitney Canada (PT6A, JT15D, PW530 series), Honeywell/Garrett (TPE331, TFE731 series) and Williams International FJ44; designated Williams International Authorized Service Center; class rating unconfirmed.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Premier Aviation Services (PremierMRO DAY, formerly Stevens Aerospace & Defense Systems)
Landing gear / wheel & brake shop — landing gear overhaul and servicing, corrosion repair, and wheel and brake repair, listed as core specialized capabilities at the Dayton facility; class rating unconfirmed.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Premier Aviation Services (PremierMRO DAY, formerly Stevens Aerospace & Defense Systems)
Interiors/cabin shop — "Cabin Refresh" refurbishment: leather and carpet reupholstery, lighting, galley systems and cabin electronics, offered at the Dayton facility (former Stevens Aerospace site, acquired by Premier in 2024); class rating unconfirmed.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
American Testing Services
NDT shop — non-destructive testing (magnetic particle and other methods) for aerospace components at its Miamisburg, OH facility in the Dayton metro area (~18 mi from DAY); holds FAA repair station certificate 5AZR356C and Nadcap Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing accreditation (exp. 8/31/2028), plus AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Flight catering
Not listed
Aircraft cleaning
Available
Unifi Aviation
Cabin cleaning and cabin restocking included in the DAY Delta ramp-agent scope of work.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Not listed
Aviation security
Available
Wright Bros. Aero, Inc.
U.S. Customs & Border Protection clearance available on-site in the GA area.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Passenger & crew transport
Not listed
Flight support
Available · 2 providers
Wright Bros. Aero, Inc.
Full-service FBO on field (3700 McCauley Dr) operating 24/7/365 with red-carpet line service, largest ramp on the field, crew cars, pilot lounge and flight-planning facilities. Confirmed operating (AirNav user report June 2025). · 24 hours
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Premier Jet Services (Premier Private Jets)
FBO on field (501 N Dixie Dr; ex-Stevens Aerospace Dayton, acquired Feb 2024), branded 'PremierFBO'. Crew lounge, conference rooms, concierge, hangar and transient parking. Confirmed active on AirNav. · 07:00-20:00 daily
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Not listed