KMGY

VFR

DAYTON/WRIGHT BROTHERS

DAYTON · OHIO

Elev
956.6'
Longest RWY
5,000'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMGY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,956.6'
MSL · field 956.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +2 · X/W 16 kt L

METAR & TAF KMGY

Current METAR

Observed 06:53Z

KMGY 280653Z AUTO 12016G20KT 10SM -RA FEW060 SCT080 OVC100 14/14 A2976 RMK AO2 PRESFR SLP073 P0013 T01440139
Wind
120° @ 16G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,265 ft
Ceiling
10,000 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
10 NM S
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
MGY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRANDON ELLIS
Address
3600 TERMINAL DR STE 300, VANDALIA OH 45377-1095

Flight service · Hours

FSS DAY
DAYTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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120° · 16 kt
RWY 20
198°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
16 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 198° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,957 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored18° / 198°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
025,000'5,000'4,700'4,700'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
205,000'5,000'5,000'4,410'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALS25', road, 540' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 13

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.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 20
LE · CAT I
MGY
109.5
LOC RWY 20
KMGY · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Full power maintenance runups are prohibited in the holding apron at the northwest corner of taxiway A from 0800 to 1700 on weekdays.Show FAA
  • Surface conditions are unmonitored from 1530 to 0700 on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and other wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Malfunctioning approach lighting system is active on runway 20. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 02 and 20. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 02 and 20 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. Taxiway lights operate continuously from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20The precision approach path indicator on runway 20 is unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 20The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 34 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Prior coordination is required.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager's cell phone number is 937-776-2194.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMGY

Answer card
ICAO
KMGY
Name
DAYTON/WRIGHT BROTHERS
Location
DAYTON, OHIO
Elevation
956.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,956.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Dayton/Wright Brothers Airport sits in Dayton, Ohio. Field elevation is 956.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 02/20, which is 5,000 ft long. There is no control tower. Towered services are handled through Columbus approach and departure on the published frequencies. One ILS is available for runway 20.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has one on-field FBO, First Flight Aviation. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call ahead at (937) 885-5580 x122. Prior coordination is required. That matters here.

A few remarks are worth planning around. Full power runups are prohibited in the holding apron at the northwest corner of taxiway A from 0800 to 1700 on weekdays. Surface conditions are unmonitored from 1530 to 0700 on weekdays. They are also unmonitored all day on weekends and holidays. Runway 20 has a displaced threshold with a steep approach slope to the threshold. The PAPI on runway 20 is unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline. Wildlife is also reported on and near the airport. Check the current Chart Supplement before departure for any current restrictions or changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMGY?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,956.6 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
Is KMGY towered?
No. KMGY has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic and check in with the published approach or departure frequencies as needed.
What ILS approach is available at KMGY?
KMGY has one ILS approach serving runway 20. Plan for the published runway 20 procedures and verify current minima in the current Chart Supplement before you go.
Which runway is the longest at KMGY?
Runway 02/20 is the only runway and it is 5,000 ft long. The runway headings are 22° and 202° magnetic.
Which FBO is on the field at KMGY?
First Flight Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (937) 885-5580 x122 before arrival because prior coordination is required.
Are there any runway 20 approach issues at KMGY?
Yes. The runway 20 approach has a displaced threshold with a 34 to 1 slope to the threshold. The PAPI on runway 20 is unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline.
Can I do runups anywhere at KMGY?
No. Full power maintenance runups are prohibited in the holding apron at the northwest corner of taxiway A from 0800 to 1700 on weekdays. Plan your engine checks elsewhere and coordinate with the airport or FBO.
Is KMGY a good field for night or weekend arrivals?
It can be used, but plan carefully. Taxiway lights operate continuously from sunset to sunrise. Surface conditions are unmonitored from 1530 to 0700 on weekdays. They are also unmonitored all day on weekends and holidays, so verify conditions before a late arrival.

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