DAY Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 60%. Early morning flights ran 46 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at DAY. 60% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 54%. That is a 46-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 64 miles away and running 82% today. If your route is available from both airports, CVG is the better bet right now.
DAY Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 46-point swing at DAY. The early morning block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 92%. Hit 50% around 6pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. Currently at 60%, well below the morning numbers. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points better on departures (81% vs 77%). Arrivals up 10 points. Thu was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
DAY has been bouncing between 65% and 92%. Best day was Mar 22 at 92%. Worst was May 23 at 65%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how DAY runs. Today's 60% is well below the norm.
About DAY Delays
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 60% on-time departures. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport has averaged 81% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include CVG (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport), CMH (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and FWA (Fort Wayne International Airport). When DAY is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.