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KDAY
James M Cox Dayton International Airport · Dayton
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,009 ft / 308 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.90 MHz (DAYTON TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06L/24R · 10,900 ft · PEMLIGHTED18/36 · 8,502 ft · PEMLIGHTED06R/24L · 7,001 ft · PEMLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for James M Cox Dayton International Airport (KDAY), located in Dayton, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,009 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KDAY / DAY
Municipality
Dayton
Country
Region
US-OH — Ohio
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,009 ft
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Runway 06L / 24R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,900 ft / 3,322 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 55.3° / 235.3°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 55.3° / 235.3°
RWY 06L (55.3°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: ATD | CRS: 61°
RWY 24R (235.3°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: VUQ | CRS: 241°
Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,502 ft / 2,591 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 178.5° / 358.5°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 178.5° / 358.5°
RWY 18 (178.5°)
108.30 MHz
IDENT: DAY | CRS: 185°
RWY 36 (358.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 06R / 24L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,001 ft / 2,134 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 55.4° / 235.4°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 55.4° / 235.4°
RWY 06R (55.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24L (235.4°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: EGK | CRS: 241°
A/D DAYTON APP/DEP
118.00 MHz
ATIS ATIS
125.80 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.75 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO DAYTON RDO
122.20 MHz
TWR DAYTON TWR
119.90 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026