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Nearest Airport to Dayton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Dayton is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 89 km away.

Closest airport FFO Wright-Patterson Air Force Base 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car
Closest international CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport 89 km · 55 mi · ~1 h 35 min by car

Airports near Dayton

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    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Flag of United StatesDayton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FFO 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
  2. 2
    James M. Cox Dayton International Airport Flag of United StatesDayton, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DAY 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
  3. 3
    Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SGH 31 km19 mi · ~34 min
  4. 4
    Wilmington Airpark Flag of United StatesWilmington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ILN 50 km31 mi · ~54 min
  5. 5
    Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field Flag of United StatesCincinnati, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LUK 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  6. 6
    Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport Flag of United StatesCincinnati / Covington, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CVG 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  7. 7
    The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OSU 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  8. 8
    Rickenbacker International Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LCK 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
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    John Glenn Columbus International Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CMH 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  10. 10
    Delaware County Johnson Field Flag of United StatesMuncie, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MIE 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Dayton; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Dayton?

The nearest airport to Dayton is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 89 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Dayton?

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 89 km from Dayton in a straight line — roughly 1 h 35 min by car.

What other airports are near Dayton?

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) — 16 km, Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) — 31 km and Wilmington Airpark (ILN) — 50 km.

How long does it take to get from Dayton to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.