James M. Cox Dayton International Airport — Dayton, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (Dayton) is DAY — its ICAO code is KDAY.
Distance & flight time from DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport
DAY is the code for James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, named after the Ohio governor, newspaper publisher, and 1920 Democratic presidential nominee James M. Cox. Dayton itself holds a special place in aviation history as the hometown of the Wright brothers, and the city remains linked to flight through nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its aerospace research legacy. DAY functions as a mid-sized airport handling passenger and cargo traffic for southwestern Ohio, offering connections to major hub airports across the country. Its cargo operations benefit from Dayton's central location within a day's drive of a large share of the U.S. population, supporting logistics and freight alongside passenger service.
Runways at James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 10901 ft (3323 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 06R/24L | 7285 ft (2220 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 18/36 | 8502 ft (2591 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | DAYTON APP/DEP | 118 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 125.8 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.75 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | DAYTON RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| TWR | DAYTON TWR | 119.9 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO) — 16.9 km (10.5 mi)
- Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) — 33.1 km (20.6 mi)
- Wilmington Airpark (ILN) — 64.2 km (39.9 mi)
- Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) — 90.6 km (56.3 mi)
- The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) — 99.6 km (61.9 mi)
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) — 102.4 km (63.6 mi)
- Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) — 107.0 km (66.5 mi)
- Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) — 110.7 km (68.8 mi)
DAY is searched by travelers confirming Dayton, Ohio's airport code, distinct from the everyday word 'day.' DAY also draws interest from aviation history fans given Dayton's Wright brothers heritage and nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for James M. Cox Dayton International Airport?
The IATA code for James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is DAY.
What is the ICAO code for James M. Cox Dayton International Airport?
The ICAO code for James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is KDAY. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.