KDAY · Dayton, Ohio
Dayton International Airport
KDAYMarch 25, 2026 · KDAY-1125
Operational Summary
- U.S. Customs Service
- Yes
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:30
Eastern Time
- Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:30
Eastern Time
- Parking
- Dayton International Airport - CBP General Aviation Facility (GAF), 3800 Wright Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377
- Permission to Land
- Required
- After Hours
- By Request
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Dayton International Airport - CBP General Aviation Facility (GAF)
Red box parking area (in front of CBP GAF)
Park in the red box directly in front of the CBP GAF.
Inspection Process
- Aircraft should park in the “red box” directly in front of the CBP GAF.
- The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- All crew and passengers will be processed inside the CBP GAF.
- Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user fee decal (if appropriate).
- Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Secure permission to land before departure and at least 2 hours prior to ETA.
Appointment
Unknown- Pilots should be aware that permission to land can be denied if inspection service cannot be provided.
- After hours service is available on a case-by case basis subject to approval by the Port Director; requests must be made during regular office hours except in an emergency.
- Weekend and holiday permission to land requests must be made prior to Friday at 1600 hours (ET).
- Advise CBP if transporting commercial imports, weapons, or live animals. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 5, 2025 Publication Number KDAY-1125 Dayton International Airport - CBP General Aviation Facility (GAF)
Departure
Commercial operators must obtain outbound clearance from CBP.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required 2+ hours before arrival.
- Park in the red box at the CBP GAF.
- After-hours service by Port Director approval.
- Outbound clearance required for commercial departures.
- CBP collects regulated waste.
Contacts and Location
Customs Location Map
3800 Wright DriveVandalia, OH 45377Related Resources for KDAY
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:30
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:30 (ET)
Service Hours
- Mon-Fri08:00-16:30
Eastern Time
Source Wording
Entrance/arrival services Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:30 (ET)
Availability
By Request
After-hours requests must be made during regular office hours except in an emergency.
- Weekend/holiday requests must be made prior to Friday 16:00 ET.
Remarks
- Pilots should be aware that permission to land can be denied if inspection service cannot be provided.
- After hours service is available on a case-by case basis subject to approval by the Port Director; requests must be made during regular office hours except in an emergency.
- Weekend and holiday permission to land requests must be made prior to Friday at 1600 hours (ET).
- Advise CBP if transporting commercial imports, weapons, or live animals. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov November 5, 2025 Publication Number KDAY-1125 Dayton International Airport - CBP General Aviation Facility (GAF)
Detected Topics
- After Hours
- Holiday Restrictions
- Usda Waste
- Live Animals
- Weapons
- Commercial Imports
- Landing Rights
- Passenger Processing
- Outbound Clearance
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Original Content
General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet
James M Cox Dayton International Airport (KDAY)
3800 Wright Drive, Vandalia, OH 45377
Regular Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 0800-1630
Eastern Time (ET)
Contact Information
(937) 890-7633 CBP Dayton Port Office
(800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications toll free
(407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications commercial
KDAY_GAP@cbp.dhs.govHours of Service for Entrance
and Clearance
Inspection services for the entrance/
arrival of aircraft at James M Cox
Dayton International Airport are
available Monday-Friday, 0800-1630
(ET) in accordance with the port’s
permission to land procedures.
Commercial aircraft operators
departing the U.S. must obtain an
outbound clearance by contacting
CBP directly.
Permission to Land Procedures
Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP
prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at
least 2 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at
James M Cox Dayton International Airport.
Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30
minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters,
previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must
contact CBP to re-secure permission to land.
Inspection Process
• Aircraft should park in the “red box” directly in front of the CBP GAF.
• The aircraft control tower can direct you in if needed.
• A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
• All crew and passengers will be processed inside the CBP GAF.
• Be prepared to present passports, visas, pilot’s license, medical certificate, aircraft registration, and user
fee decal (if appropriate).
• Regulated waste/garbage will be collected by CBP.
Special Procedures/Miscellaneous
• Pilots should be aware that permission to land can be denied if inspection service cannot be provided.
• After hours service is available on a case-by case basis subject to approval by the Port Director; requests
must be made during regular office hours except in an emergency.
• Weekend and holiday permission to land requests must be made prior to Friday at 1600 hours (ET).
• Advise CBP if transporting commercial imports, weapons, or live animals.
NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures,
please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov
November 5, 2025 Publication Number KDAY-1125
Dayton International Airport - CBP General Aviation Facility (GAF)