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
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | KVNYVan Nuys Airport | 8 | $35,950 |
| Outbound to | KLASHarry Reid International Airport | 7 | $36,800 |
| Inbound from | KBDGBlanding Municipal Airport | 6 | $34,100 |
| Inbound from | KLASHarry Reid International Airport | 6 | $37,300 |
| Outbound to | KMCOOrlando International Airport | 5 | $22,000 |
| Inbound from | KSOWShow Low Regional Airport | 5 | $35,900 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | Midsize Jet | 177 |
| Gulfstream G150 | Light Jet | 42 |
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | Heavy Jet | 26 |
| Learjet 60 | Midsize Jet | 19 |
| Gulfstream GIV-SP | Heavy Jet | 17 |
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
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 10,900 ft | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 18/36 | 8,502 ft | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 7,001 ft | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
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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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