How busy is Dayton International right now?

The TSA wait at DAY is about about 5 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy DAY is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for DAY?

The FAA airport status for DAY (Dayton International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. DAY has an on-time departure rate of 83%, with an average delay of 79 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is DAY busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Dayton International (DAY). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 83% of flights depart on time from DAY. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Dayton International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at DAY. On a typical day, 83% of departures from Dayton International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 79 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Dayton International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current DAY delays. Historically, 83% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 79 minutes. About 1.4% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Dayton International?

When departures at DAY (Dayton International) are delayed, the average delay is about 79 minutes. Overall, 83% of flights depart on time. About 1.4% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Dayton International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At DAY, 83% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 79 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Dayton International?

DAY is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from Dayton International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including DAY. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Q: What are TSA wait times at DAY?

The TSA wait at DAY is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Dayton International — Dayton

DAY delays today: Dayton International has an on-time departure rate of about 83%. The FAA airport status for DAY typically shows an average delay of 79 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.4% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 6 AM (27–33 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 83% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Planes often wait a while before takeoff. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes.

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Delta Air Lines88%

Republic Airways87%

Endeavor Air86%

United Airlines81%

SkyWest Airlines80%

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