Empty-leg hub

KDAY — James M Cox Dayton International Airport

United StatesDayton

James M Cox Dayton International Airport (KDAY) in Dayton, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 419 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $22,200.

419 live empty legs involving KDAY

Empty-leg demand

James M Cox Dayton International Airport (KDAY) in Dayton, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 279 of 419 live legs (67%) leave KDAY, according to EmptyJet.

The busiest live corridors at KDAY are to KVNY (8), to KLAS (7), and from KBDG (6).

Priced empty legs at KDAY center on a median ask of $22,200, with an observed range of $2,058–$266,900 (419 priced listings).

Aircraft mix at KDAY is led by Cessna Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) (177 legs), with Gulfstream G150, Bombardier Challenger 605 also active.

Key takeaways

  • KDAY: 419 live empty legs (279 out / 140 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KDAY: $22,200 (n=419).
  • Busiest corridor: to KVNY (8 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation XLS+ (177 legs, ~42%).

Outbound empty legs leaving KDAY creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 419 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKVNYVan Nuys Airport8$35,950
Outbound toKLASHarry Reid International Airport7$36,800
Inbound fromKBDGBlanding Municipal Airport6$34,100
Inbound fromKLASHarry Reid International Airport6$37,300
Outbound toKMCOOrlando International Airport5$22,000
Inbound fromKSOWShow Low Regional Airport5$35,900

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Cessna Citation XLS+Midsize Jet177
Gulfstream G150Light Jet42
Bombardier Challenger 605Heavy Jet26
Learjet 60Midsize Jet19
Gulfstream GIV-SPHeavy Jet17

Airport facts

IATA
DAY
ICAO
KDAY
City
Dayton
Country
United States
Type
medium airport
Elevation
1,009 ft
Timezone
America/New_York
Region
North America
Runways
3
Longest runway
10,900 ft
Traffic score
7.1 / 10

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
06L/24R10,900 ft150 ftPEMYes
18/368,502 ft150 ftPEMYes
06R/24L7,001 ft150 ftPEMYes

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FAQ

How active is KDAY for empty legs?

James M Cox Dayton International Airport (KDAY) has 419 live empty-leg listings — 279 departing and 140 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KDAY?

The median ask at KDAY is $22,200 across 419 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KDAY?

The strongest live corridor at KDAY is to KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 8 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KDAY most often?

The Cessna Citation XLS+, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KDAY, with 177 live listings (~42% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for James M Cox Dayton International Airport?

The primary code for James M Cox Dayton International Airport is KDAY.

Where is KDAY airport located?

James M Cox Dayton International Airport (KDAY) is in Dayton, United States.

What is the ICAO code for DAY?

The ICAO code for James M Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) is KDAY.

What is the longest runway at KDAY?

The longest runway at James M Cox Dayton International Airport (KDAY) is 10,900 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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