Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Dayton Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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DAY Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Dayton International Airport.
What to Expect
Dayton Airport (code: DAY) consists of a partially renovated terminal with two concourses (A and B). Both concourses contain various dining and shopping options. After these services close for the night, vending machines are the only food and drink options, so plan accordingly. WiFi is available, and power outlets for charging mobile devices are said to be plentiful. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Dayton Airport
After security checkpoints close for the night, all passengers are restricted to the landside areas, and security must be re-cleared the next day when the checkpoints open. There are reportedly plenty of armrest-free couches near the baggage claim. Other comfortable seating is present throughout the landside. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours. The TSA security checkpoint is open from 4:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Remember that airline check-in and baggage drop hours vary according to the flight schedule. Check these hours with your airline. If you are in the terminal’s public area (landside), you will not be able to get through to the terminal’s secure area (airside) until the morning.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Dayton Airport:
- Super 8 by Wyndham Vandalia/Dayton International Airport – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Clarion Inn Dayton Airport – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Hampton Inn & Suites Dayton Airport – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Dayton Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
At the time of this update, pay-per-use lounges were not available. If this information is incorrect, click here to update this airport guide.
Drinking Water
Thirsty? Water bottle refill stations are available free of charge. Locations: adjacent to the restrooms in each concourse.
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Most food concessions open between 4:30 AM – 5:00 AM and close after the last flight departure, approximately 7:30 PM. Vending machines can be found throughout the terminal (landside and airside).
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Mobile charging is free of charge at charging stations attached to seats in front of each boarding gate or wall charging areas in each concourse.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Dayton Airport. Connect to the “Fly DAY Public” network.
More Airport Information
Art in the Airport – Cultural art exhibitions are available in Concourses A and B.
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, Ticketing lobby • Airside, across from the Heritage Book Store.
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, there are Mother’s Rooms for breastfeeding and diaper-changing in Concourse A and Concourse B. There are also family washrooms throughout the airport.
Business Travelers Center – Location: Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Mon – Fri) • Closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Rate: Free for all Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce members, their employees, military personnel, and business travellers. Courtesy Phones – Offering free local calls. Located throughout the terminal.
Currency Exchange – Not available.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free is not available here and shopping is limited to mostly newspaper shops, the Dayton Marketplace (Airside, Gate B14) offers gourmet food and souvenirs.
Information Desk – Location: Baggage Claim area. Hours: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Mon – Fri) • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Sat) • 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Sun)
Luggage Carts – Located throughout the terminal and at curbside for $3 per use.
Meditation Room – The Meditation Room is currently closed for renovations. Travellers can expect a new room to be completed in early 2019.
Postal Services – Drop off your last-minute postcards to friends and family from the airport’s mailbox. Location: Terminal Building, Airside, across from Boston Stoker.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Smoking is prohibited at Dayton Airport. Designated smoking areas are indicated at the airport.
Bus
RTA bus route 43 travels between Dayton Airport, Vandalia, Northwoods Blvd. and Peters Pike. For route map, schedule and fares, visit the Dayton RTA website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies have service counters in the baggage claim area: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar/Thrifty • Enterprise • Hertz • National.
Hotel Shuttles
A few area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Clarion Inn Dayton Airport • Hampton Inn & Suites Dayton Airport • Super 8 Vandalia/Dayton International Airport.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttles
Prearranged van and car services may be scheduled to and from the Dayton Airport. There is a kiosk at the Terminal entrance where you can get more information on the companies permitted to provide service at the airport or visit the Dayton Airport website.
Taxi
Taxis are available in the ground transportation area from 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM or 30 minutes past the arrival of the last flight of the day. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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