DAY Today
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Afternoon is a 37-point swing at DAY. The late 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
Down 12 points from last week (61% vs 73%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
DAY has been bouncing between 45% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 16 at 45%. The norm is 71-77%, which is just how DAY runs.
About DAY Delays
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport has averaged 61% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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), FWA (Fort Wayne International Airport) and LEX (Blue Grass 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.