KDAY

VFR

JAMES M COX DAYTON INTL

DAYTON · OHIO

Elev
1,009.1'
Longest RWY
10,901'06L/24R
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR07:56Z
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Before you fly into KDAY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,009.1'
MSL · field 1,009.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KDAY

Current METAR

Observed 07:56Z

KDAY 280756Z 16009KT 10SM FEW095 BKN230 OVC250 15/14 A2973 RMK AO2 PK WND 13030/0657 RAE07 SLP061 P0001 T01500139
Wind
160° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.73 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,487 ft
Ceiling
23,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
9 NM N
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
DAY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DANIEL J ZENK
Address
3600 TERMINAL DR STE 300, VANDALIA OH 45377-1095

Flight service · Hours

FSS DAY
DAYTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 9 kt
RWY 18
173°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 173° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,009 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06L/24R49° / 229°10,901 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
18/36Favored173° / 353°8,502 ftASPHStandard L
06R/24L49° / 229°7,285 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06L10,900'10,900'10,900'10,900'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
24R10,900'10,900'10,900'10,900'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR75', tree, 3417' from thr, 197' R of cntrln, slope 42
188,502'8,502'8,502'8,502'MALSR56', trees, 2636' from thr, 185' R of cntrln, slope 43
368,502'8,502'8,502'8,502'PAPI 4-box left(3°)41', trees, 1050' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
06R7,285'7,285'7,001'7,001'PAPI 4-box left(3°)51', tree, 1230' from thr, 517' R of cntrln, slope 20
24L7,285'7,285'7,001'7,001'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR25', pole, 1194' from thr, 633' R of cntrln, slope 39

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 4

RWY 06L
LS · CAT III
ATD
108.9
RWY 18
LS · CAT I
DAY
108.3
RWY 24L
LD · CAT I
EGK
110.3
RWY 24R
LD · CAT I
VUQ
111.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 06L
KDAY · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100A
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Taxiways Z, T, and S between runway 06L/24R and taxiway W are closed indefinitely.Show FAA
  • Runups are prohibited on runway 24L hold pad.Show FAA
  • Taxiway C between taxiways N and Z is not available for group four and greater aircraft. Taxiways K, H, J, and L are not available for group four and greater aircraft.Show FAA
  • Taxiway W sign lights are out of service.Show FAA
  • Deer, coyotes, birds, and waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway M north of runway 06L/24R and taxiway W edge lights are not standard.Show FAA
  • Southwest ramp north of runway 06L/24R edge lights are not standard.Show FAA
  • Taxiway M north of runway 06L/24R and taxiway W are closed to aircraft with air conditioning refrigeration. All other aircraft require 24 hour prior permission at 937-454-2010.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06L/24RThe pavement classification number value for runway 06L/24R is 608 rigid commercial wide tire.Show FAA
  • 18/36The pavement classification number value for runway 18/36 is 500 flexible commercial extra tire.Show FAA
  • 06R/24LThe pavement classification number value for runway 06R/24L is 608 rigid commercial wide tire.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 06L/24RThe northeast 1400 feet of runway 06L/24R is concrete and the southwest 9501 feet is asphalt.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KDAY

Answer card
ICAO
KDAY
Name
JAMES M COX DAYTON INTL
Location
DAYTON, OHIO
Elevation
1,009.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,009.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
3
Longest runway
06L/24R · 10,901 ft
Published ILS approaches
4
Published frequencies
16
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

James M Cox Dayton Intl is in Dayton, Ohio. The field elevation is 1,009.1 ft MSL. It has 3 runways. The longest is 10,901 ft on 06L/24R. The airport is towered 24 hours a day. KDAY has 4 ILS approaches. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC gives you something different.

This is a Class C field with busy approach control, so expect standard tower and radar procedures. Wright Bros. Aero is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. PremierFBO is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Published remarks show several taxiway and lighting limits. Taxiways Z, T and S between 06L/24R and taxiway W are closed indefinitely. Taxiway W sign lights are out of service. Runups are prohibited on the 24L hold pad. Deer, coyotes, birds and waterfowl are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi and final. The airport also has a 24-hour prior permission note for some aircraft using taxiway M north of 06L/24R and taxiway W. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly before arrival if your aircraft may be affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDAY?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KDAY Class C airspace?
Yes. KDAY is a Class C airport. Columbus approach frequencies are listed in the facts.
What are the tower hours at KDAY?
The control tower is open 24 hours.
Which ILS approaches are available at KDAY?
The facts list 4 ILS approach ends. They are runway 06L, 18, 24L and 24R.
What is the longest runway at KDAY?
Runway 06L/24R is the longest runway. It is 10,901 ft long.
Which FBOs are on the field at KDAY?
Wright Bros. Aero and PremierFBO are on the field. Both carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there any taxiway or ramp restrictions at KDAY?
Yes. Taxiways Z, T and S between runway 06L/24R and taxiway W are closed indefinitely. Runups are also prohibited on the 24L hold pad.
Is wildlife a concern at KDAY?
Yes. The published remarks call out deer, coyotes, birds and waterfowl on and near the airport. Plan for extra vigilance on taxi, takeoff and landing.

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