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 78%, with an average delay of 91 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, 78% 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, 78% of departures from Dayton International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 91 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, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 91 minutes. About 2.3% 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 91 minutes. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time. About 2.3% 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, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 91 minutes.

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

DAY sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

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.

DAY is having a rough day. 78% on-time rate.

Check your airline app before leaving. Only 78% on time. avg delay 91 min. TSA: about about 5 min.

Updated 4:48 AM UTC

DAY Dayton Delays & Airport Status

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 (25-31 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Dayton International

DAY delays today: Dayton International has an on-time departure rate of about 78%. The FAA airport status for DAY typically shows an average delay of 91 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.3% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 20 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 (25-31 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.