# DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport > Machine-readable reference for DAY. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/day HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/day Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/day.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/DAY.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T20:44:10.12+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: James M. Cox Dayton International Airport - IATA: DAY - ICAO: KDAY - City: Dayton - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: 10 mi north of downtown Dayton - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 1.1M - Official website: https://flydayton.com ## Overview Welcome James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) embraces its role as a low-stress alternative to larger regional hubs like Cincinnati and Columbus. Situated only 10 miles north of downtown Dayton, this airport provides quick and easy access, with parking that’s often described as ‘park-at-the-door.’ Short walks and light crowds are typical here, and frequent flyers appreciate the rapid security process. With only one terminal and five gates, DAY emphasizes efficiency over spectacle. At a glance Handling 1.1 million passengers annually, DAY is modestly sized yet maintains essential amenities. It has three runways and a main terminal served by airlines like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines. Dining options include familiar names such as Dunkin' and The Great American Bagel & Bakery, alongside local favorites like Max & Erma's. Although there are no lounges or duty-free shops, the three main retail stores focus on regional gifts and travel essentials. Terminals & layout Dayton International Airport consists of a single Main Terminal that houses all the airport’s five gates. The terminal’s straightforward design minimizes the hassle, with security check… ## Terminals (1) - **Dayton International Airport Terminal** — 5 gates · airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (5) - **12th Fairway Bar and Grill** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/restaurants/12th-fairway-bar-and-grill - **Dunkin'** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/restaurants/dunkin - **Max & Erma's** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/restaurants/max-erma-s - **MVP Bar and Grill** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/restaurants/mvp-bar-and-grill - **The Great American Bagel & Bakery** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/restaurants/the-great-american-bagel-bakery ## Shops (3) - **AIRMarket @ Day** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/shops/airmarket-day - **Dayton Marketplace** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/shops/dayton-marketplace - **Wright Stop Travelmart** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/shops/wright-stop-travelmart ## Parking (5) - **Economy Lot** — Economy parking · $9/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/parking/economy-lot - **Long Term Lot** — Long-term parking · $14/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/parking/long-term-lot - **Parking Garage** — Covered parking · $22/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/parking/parking-garage - **Reserved Parking** — Garage reserved URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/parking/reserved-parking - **Short Term Park and Walk Lot** — Short-term parking · $16/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/parking/short-term-park-and-walk-lot ## Ground transport (12) - **Airport Taxi Starter** — Taxi dispatch · Aligned with arriving flights URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/transport/airport-taxi-starter - **Avis** — Car rental · one‑way rentals from DAY can be significantly more expensive · Counter hours aligned with flight schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/transport/avis - **Budget** — Car rental · slow pick‑up times and long lines · lower base rates · Counter hours aligned with flight schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/transport/budget - **Callahan's Premium Car Service** — Car service · surcharges for late‑night or very early‑morning pickups · By reservation · Varies by booking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/transport/callahan-s-premium-car-service - **Charter Vans** — Shared shuttle · 10-15 minutes late · minimum hourly charges · By advance reservation only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/transport/charter-vans - **Dayton Express Cab** — Taxi · short mileage-wise · On‑demand when flights arrive URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/transport/dayton-express-cab - **Dollar** — Car rental · wait 30 minutes for keys · promo codes and surprise fees · Counter hours aligned with flight schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/transport/dollar - **Enterprise** — Car rental · after-hours returns · Counter hours matched to flight schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/transport/enterprise - **Hertz** — Car rental · Counter hours aligned with flight schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/transport/hertz - **National** — Car rental · Counter hours aligned with flight schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/transport/national - **RTA Route 43** — Public bus · $2.00 · Roughly every 30–60 min · Weekdays only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/transport/rta-route-43 - **Thrifty** — Car rental · rate-sensitive · Counter hours aligned with flight schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/day/transport/thrifty ## Insider tips - _Money_: Opt for the Economy Lot at $9/day for value parking; it rarely fills up, and the shuttle is efficient. - _Time_: Arrive 75–90 minutes before morning flights due to a short burst of security lines; mid-day and evenings are quieter. - _Quiet_: Need some downtime? Use the meditation room, accessible 24/7 and away from the terminal’s hustle. - _Local_: Enjoy a proper meal at Max & Erma’s, notable for its sit-down restaurant feel amidst the airport’s fast-food offerings. - _Avoid_: Pass on late-night dining at the airport; instead, bring snacks or hit a vending machine since options closely follow flight schedules. - _Insider_: RTA Route 43 is your cheapest route to downtown Dayton at $2.00, but double-check the sparse schedule in advance. - _Business_: The Business Travelers Center is a hidden gem for productivity, equipped with all necessary resources including Wi-Fi. - _Time_: If being picked up, the Short Term Park and Walk lot is convenient and costs around $16/day. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/DAY.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/day/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/day/departures — HTML page with live departures