KDAY · DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport
Dayton, OhioElevation 1,009 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
06L/24R
RWY 06L55°T
Landing length (LDA)10,900 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,900 / 10,900 / 10,900 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24R235°T
Landing length (LDA)10,900 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,900 / 10,900 / 10,900 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
06R/24L
RWY 06R55°T
Landing length (LDA)7,001 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,285 / 7,285 / 7,001 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24L235°T
Landing length (LDA)7,001 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,285 / 7,285 / 7,001 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
18/36
RWY 18179°T
Landing length (LDA)8,502 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,502 / 8,502 / 8,502 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36359°T
Landing length (LDA)8,502 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,502 / 8,502 / 8,502 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is in Dayton, Ohio. Field elevation 1,009 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerDANIEL J ZENK
Manager phone937-454-8212
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKDAY / DAY
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)DAYTON
RegionOhio
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.9024, -84.2194
Distance from city9 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100 · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118
DAYTON APP/DEP
A/D
125.8
ATIS
ATIS
121.75
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.9
GND
GND
122.2
DAYTON RDO
RDO
119.9
DAYTON TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›SNC RAMP NORTH OF RWY 06L/24R EDGE LGTS NSTD.
›TWY M NORTH OF RWY 06L/24R & TWY W CLSD TO ACR ACFT; ALL OTR ACFT 24 HR PPR 937-454-2010.
›TWY M NORTH OF RWY 06L/24R & TWY W EDGE LGTS NSTD.
›NE 1400 FT CONC, SW 9501 FT ASPH.
›DEER, COYOTES, BIRDS, & WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
›TWY Z, TWY T, & TWY S BTN RWY 06L/24R & TWY W CLSD INDEFLY.
›RUNUPS PROHIBITED ON RWY 24L HOLD PAD.
›TWY W SIGN LGTS OTS.
›TWY C BTN TWY N & TWY Z NOT AVBL FOR GROUP IV & GTR ACFT. TWY K, TWY H, TWY J, & TWY L NOT AVBL FOR GROUP IV & GTR ACFT.
›PCR VALUE: 500/F/C/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 608/R/C/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 608/R/C/W/T
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KDAY have a METAR?
Yes. KDAY is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KDAY have a TAF?
When KDAY issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KDAY?
KDAY sits at 1,009 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KDAY?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.