Dayton International Airport

What Dayton International Airport does

Dayton International Airport (DAY), officially James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, is a government-owned, municipal passenger airport operated by the City of Dayton's Department of Aviation under Director of Aviation Gil Turner. Founded in 1936 and headquartered at 3600 Terminal Drive, Vandalia, Ohio, the airport serves as the primary commercial aviation gateway for Southwest Ohio, positioned at the intersection of Interstates 70 and 75 — the so-called 'Crossroads of America.' Its core function is operating airfield, terminal, and ground-side infrastructure to enable commercial passenger service for regional business and leisure travelers.

DAY's product surface centers on facilitating nonstop commercial flights to six major domestic destinations — Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Denver (DEN), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE), and Myrtle Beach (beginning May 22, 2026) — operated by four airline carriers: Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Supporting services include a tiered on-airport parking operation (Economy $9/day, Long Term up to $14/day, Short Term up to $16/day, Garage up to $23/day), a prepaid online parking reservation system (park.flydayton.com) with touchless entry/exit, the DAYperks parking loyalty program, a Business Travelers Center, dining and retail concessions, and ground transportation services including rental car, hotel shuttle, and off-airport parking operators.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: airline landing fees (set by the Commission of the City of Dayton approved rates and charges schedule), parking services across four tiers, concession percentage-of-sales agreements with terminal food/beverage and retail tenants, and ground transportation fees from off-airport operators. Distribution runs through direct digital channels (flydayton.com, park.flydayton.com, flymyairport.com), the four airline carriers as resellers, and a regional economic-development coalition — JobsOhio, Greater Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Dayton Development Coalition, City of Dayton, Montgomery County, and Destination Dayton — that supports air-service retention through the 'Fly Local' community campaign. The airport reported 1.7% enplanement growth in 2025 (more than 11,000 additional departing passengers), with United Airlines leading at 11.3% growth.

Name

Dayton International Airport

Legal name

Dayton International Airport

Website

https://flydayton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dayton International Airport is a municipally owned regional passenger airport serving Southwest Ohio, operating commercial airline service through four carriers (Allegiant, American, Delta, United) to major domestic destinations, with revenue from landing fees, parking, concessions, and ground transportation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Passenger Airport Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Commercial passenger aviation
• Airport parking services
• Airline terminal operations
• Ground transportation services
• Regional airport services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Airlines pay landing fees for each arrival and departure at the airport, contributing to operational revenue.
2. Parking Services: On-airport parking facilities including Economy, Long Term, Short Term, and Garage parking generate revenue through daily rates.
3. Concession Revenues: Food, beverage, and retail concessions within the terminal complex contribute to airport revenue through percentage of sales agreements.
4. Ground Transportation Fees: Fees from off-airport operators including rental car shuttles, hotel shuttles, and parking services operating on airport property.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dayton International Airport operates as a publicly owned regional passenger airport providing commercial airline service to and from Southwest Ohio. Its core offerings include scheduled nonstop flights to major domestic destinations operated by four airline carriers, on-airport parking across Economy, Long Term, Short Term, and Garage tiers, terminal concessions, and ground transportation coordination for arriving and departing travelers.

Product overview

Dayton International Airport operates as a regional passenger airport offering flight services, parking facilities, and ground transportation. The core product portfolio centers on airline travel services including nonstop flights to major domestic destinations (Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Atlanta, Charlotte, St. Pete-Clearwater, and Myrtle Beach). Supporting services include the DAYperks Parking Loyalty Program for repeat parkers, an online prepaid parking reservation system, and a Business Travelers Center for business travelers. The airport is served by four airline carriers: Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, and United, with United leading passenger growth at 11.3%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DAYperks Parking Loyalty Program A parking loyalty program that rewards frequent airport parkers with perks and benefits for repeat usage through the Book. Park. Earn. Repeat! framework.
• Prepaid Parking Reservations
• Business Travelers Center
• Nonstop Scheduled Passenger Flights Scheduled commercial passenger service to nonstop destinations including Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Denver (DEN), Atlanta (ATL), St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE), Charlotte (CLT), and Myrtle Beach, operated by Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, and United.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.7% increase in passenger enplanements in 2025 with more than 11,000 additional departing passengers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• United AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Major airline partner expanding Chicago service with additional capacity including more flight frequencies and upgraded aircraft. Expects average of 45 additional departing flights and 2,805 more seats per month starting spring 2026. Provides connectivity to 222 destinations worldwide through O'Hare hub.
• JobsOhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization that supports and strengthens airline relationships and promotes the value of air service in the Southwest Ohio region.
• Greater Dayton Area Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber of commerce supporting economic development initiatives and promoting air service value for the Dayton business community.
• Dayton Development CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development organization whose support strengthens airline relationships and promotes air service value in the Dayton region.
• City of DaytoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner of Dayton International Airport; city government entity providing support and oversight for airport operations and economic development.
• Montgomery CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner supporting regional economic development efforts and air service promotion for the Dayton metropolitan area.
• Destination DaytoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tourism and destination marketing organization supporting airport air service and promoting Dayton as a travel destination.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• John Glenn Columbus International Airport: CMH is Ohio's largest airport and the primary leakage competitor for Dayton-area travelers, located within a 70-minute drive. Larger scale and broader network make it a key alternative for Southwest Ohio passengers.
• Indianapolis International Airport: IND is a larger nearby regional/hub airport competing for Indiana-Ohio border travelers. Operates on similar municipal governance but at a meaningfully larger scale with broader route network.
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport: CLE is a larger Ohio airport competing for state-wide travelers, with a broader carrier mix and longer runway capability. Operates as a regional hub with significant nonstop service.

Direct peers

• Toledo Express Airport: Toledo Express (TOL) is another Ohio regional airport of comparable scale serving a similar population catchment with a small number of carriers. Closely aligned business model and operating profile.
• Akron-Canton Airport: Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) is a comparable Ohio regional airport of similar size serving Northeast Ohio with multiple carriers, parking programs, and a regional catchment. Closest peer in scale and operations within the same state.
• Wilmington Air Park: Wilmington Air Park is a smaller Southwest Ohio regional airport serving the same regional catchment with primarily cargo and general aviation operations. Geographic and functional adjacency to DAY.
• Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport: Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport is a general aviation reliever airport also operated by the Dayton Department of Aviation. Sister facility providing complementary GA and corporate services within the same municipal portfolio.
• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport: CVG is the larger neighboring regional/hub airport that competes for the same Southwest Ohio catchment. Direct competitor for leakage traffic and the primary alternative hub for Dayton-area travelers.
• Fort Wayne International Airport: Fort Wayne International (FWA) is a similarly-sized Midwestern regional airport with comparable carrier mix, parking revenue model, and catchment dynamics. Strong like-for-like operational comparison.
• Yeager Airport (Charleston, WV): Yeager Airport (CRW) is a similarly-sized Appalachian regional airport with comparable carrier diversity, parking revenue model, and regional catchment challenges. Useful like-for-like operational and revenue benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DAY_IntlAirport
• Facebookfacebook.com/dayairport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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