Private charter · Dayton, OH
Private charter to & from Dayton
Fly private to the birthplace of aviation for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, aerospace research and the Wright brothers’ story
- DAY
- SGH
- KGDK
- MGY
- MWO
- KI73
Price a private flight from Dayton
Fly private in Dayton
Dayton, without the hub.
- 6
- Airports
- 5
- Passengers
- 54
- Direct routes
Dayton is where Wilbur and Orville Wright ran their bicycle shop, built their early aircraft and taught themselves to fly at Huffman Prairie, and aviation still defines the region. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, home to the Air Force Materiel Command and the Air Force Research Laboratory, is one of the largest single-site employers in Ohio, and a cluster of defense contractors, engineering firms and research labs has grown up around it. The University of Dayton, Wright State University and the Premier and Kettering health systems round out the economy.
For contractors and program teams who shuttle between Dayton, Washington and other defense hubs, a private flight turns a long connecting trip into a direct one and leaves time for a full day of meetings at the base. Dayton International Airport sits north of the city, and smaller fields such as Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport serve the southern suburbs. Visitors come for the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the Wright brothers sites of the national historical park, the restaurants of the Oregon District and the village of Yellow Springs to the east, with its galleries and gorge trails.
Airports
Charter to and from Dayton airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Dayton, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.
DAY
Commercial airportJames M. Cox Dayton International Airport
Dayton · KDAY
- From downtown
- 10 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,901 ft
SGH
Commercial airportSpringfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
Springfield · KSGH
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,010 ft
KGDK
Regional airportGreene County/Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport
Dayton
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,004 ft
MGY
Regional airportDayton-Wright Brothers Airport
Dayton · KMGY
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
MWO
Regional airportMiddletown Regional Airport
Middletown · KMWO
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,100 ft
KI73
Regional airportMoraine Air Park
Dayton
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,500 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Dayton
When to go. Late spring through early fall is the best time to visit Dayton. The Dayton Air Show, one of the country’s leading air shows, brings military jet teams to Dayton International Airport each summer, and the Great Miami River trails are at their best from May to October. In March, Dayton hosts the opening First Four games of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at UD Arena. Winters are cold and often cloudy.
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National Museum of the United States Air Force
The world’s largest military aviation museum fills hangars at Wright-Patterson with more than 350 aircraft and missiles, including presidential planes, and general admission is free.
- 02
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Several sites tell the Wright brothers’ story, including the Wright Cycle Company building in West Dayton and Huffman Prairie Flying Field, where they perfected controlled flight.
- 03
Carillon Historical Park
This 65-acre history museum along the Great Miami River holds the original 1905 Wright Flyer III, restored historic buildings, a working brewery and a 151-foot carillon tower.
- 04
Oregon District
Dayton’s oldest neighborhood mixes 19th-century homes with a lively stretch of East Fifth Street lined with restaurants, bars, coffee shops and independent stores.
- 05
Yellow Springs and Glen Helen
East of Dayton, the village of Yellow Springs offers galleries and cafes, while Glen Helen Nature Preserve and neighboring Clifton Gorge offer wooded trails along limestone cliffs.
- 06
Dayton Art Institute
Housed in an Italian Renaissance–style building overlooking the river, the museum covers 5,000 years of art, with notable American, European and Asian collections.
Popular routes
Private flights from Dayton

Dayton Indianapolis
104 mi · about 35 min

Dayton Louisville
133 mi · about 45 min

Dayton Charleston
168 mi · about 1 hr

Dayton Detroit
187 mi · about 1 hr 5 min

Dayton Philadelphia
479 mi · about 2 hr 45 min

Dayton Fort Wayne
104 mi · about 35 min
Dayton Lexington
119 mi · about 40 min

Dayton Cleveland
178 mi · about 1 hr

Dayton Morgantown
226 mi · about 1 hr 20 min

Dayton Pittsburgh
228 mi · about 1 hr 20 min

Dayton Grand Rapids
234 mi · about 1 hr 20 min

Dayton South Bend
171 mi · about 1 hr
Flights to Dayton
- Indianapolis104 mi · about 35 min
- Fort Wayne104 mi · about 35 min
- South Bend171 mi · about 1 hr
- Evansville219 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Bloomington132 mi · about 45 min
- West Lafayette152 mi · about 55 min
- Columbus99 mi · about 35 min
- French Lick155 mi · about 55 min
- Louisville133 mi · about 45 min
- Lexington119 mi · about 40 min
- Bowling Green227 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Bardstown150 mi · about 50 min
Every route from Dayton
- Indianapolis104 mi · about 35 min
- Louisville133 mi · about 45 min
- Charleston168 mi · about 1 hr
- Detroit187 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Philadelphia479 mi · about 2 hr 45 min
- Fort Wayne104 mi · about 35 min
- Lexington119 mi · about 40 min
- Cleveland178 mi · about 1 hr
- Morgantown226 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Pittsburgh228 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Grand Rapids234 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- South Bend171 mi · about 1 hr
- Bowling Green227 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Lewisburg243 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Traverse City354 mi · about 2 hr 5 min
- Harrisburg389 mi · about 2 hr 15 min
- Huntington132 mi · about 45 min
- Bardstown150 mi · about 50 min
- Ann Arbor176 mi · about 1 hr
- Evansville219 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Allentown463 mi · about 2 hr 40 min
- Frankfort114 mi · about 40 min
- Bloomington132 mi · about 45 min
- Toledo135 mi · about 45 min
- Fayetteville204 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Lancaster418 mi · about 2 hr 25 min
- Mackinac Island422 mi · about 2 hr 25 min
- West Lafayette152 mi · about 55 min
- Akron167 mi · about 1 hr
- Paducah303 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- State College341 mi · about 2 hr
- Harbor Springs394 mi · about 2 hr 15 min
- Columbus99 mi · about 35 min
- Canton165 mi · about 55 min
- Lansing205 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Owensboro210 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Erie270 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Sandusky141 mi · about 50 min
- French Lick155 mi · about 55 min
- Somerset186 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Holland232 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Scranton461 mi · about 2 hr 40 min
- Kalamazoo189 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Youngstown208 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Pocono Mountains474 mi · about 2 hr 45 min
- Athens116 mi · about 40 min
- St. Joseph201 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- New Hope490 mi · about 2 hr 50 min
- Findlay93 mi · about 30 min
- Gettysburg369 mi · about 2 hr 10 min
- Marquette496 mi · about 2 hr 50 min
- Mansfield112 mi · about 40 min
- Saginaw253 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Ligonier264 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
Questions
Flying private in Dayton
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Dayton?
Littlebird flies in and out of James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY), Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH), Greene County/Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport (KGDK), Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport (MGY), Middletown Regional Airport (MWO), and Moraine Air Park (KI73). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.
How do I book a private charter from Dayton?
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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Dayton?
Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.
What are popular private flights from Dayton?
Popular trips include Indianapolis (about 35 min), Louisville (about 45 min), Charleston (about 1 hr), and Detroit (about 1 hr 5 min). Every route is priced instantly online.
Is private charter in Dayton, OH safe?
Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).
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