DAY Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for DAY.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 64%. That is a 36-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 64 miles away and running 65% 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 Afternoon is a 36-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
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 80%, last week 79%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
DAY has been bouncing between 65% and 99%. Best day was Aug 2 at 99%. Worst was May 23 at 65%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how DAY runs.
About DAY Delays
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport has averaged 80% 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.