Dayton (DAY) Terminal Map & Navigation Guide
Everything you need to navigate Dayton: the official terminal map link, what airlines fly from each concourse, how to move between terminals, and gate-finding tips that save you backtracking. Verify your specific gate on your boarding pass — assignments change.
Where can I find the official Dayton terminal map?
The DAY airport authority publishes the most up-to-date map on its official website. Use the link below before you travel so you know the terminal layout and gate locations before you clear security.
Official map
Dayton official terminal map — airport authority website
Maps are updated when terminals are renovated or new concourses open. Terminal 5 at LAX, for example, has been closed since October 2025 for reconstruction — always confirm your terminal from your boarding pass rather than relying on a saved map.
What is in each Dayton terminal?
Here is what each terminal or concourse at DAY handles — which airlines fly from it, the gate range, and key amenities to know before you go.
Concourse A
Concourse A is the larger of DAY's two concourses, with 12 gates (numbered in roughly the A11–A24 range) reached from the main terminal via a short walkway past the single central security checkpoint. It handles the bulk of American, Delta, and United departures. On-concourse amenities include the 12th Fairway Bar and Grill near Gate A15, the Wright Stop TravelMart newsstand near Gate A20, gate-hold seating with built-in power outlets, and companion-assisted restrooms.
Concourse B
Concourse B has 8 gates (numbered up through roughly B14) and is reached from the same central terminal area as Concourse A, on the opposite side of the shared checkpoint. Allegiant and a mix of mainline carrier flights use this concourse depending on schedule. Amenities include MVP Bar & Grill, a nearby Quiznos, a post-security Dunkin' location, the Dayton Marketplace newsstand near Gate B14, and the Airport Police / Lost & Found office.
How do I get between terminals at Dayton?
DAY is one compact terminal building — Concourse A and Concourse B both connect directly to the main terminal on either side of the airport's single central security checkpoint, so there is no train, tram, or airside shuttle between them. The full walk between the two concourses takes well under 10 minutes.
Timing tip
Always allow 15–30 minutes for any inter-terminal transfer at DAY — wait times for people-movers, buses, or security re-screening add up faster than the physical distance suggests. Build the buffer into your Leave-By time, not your gate arrival time.
How do I find my gate at Dayton?
Head to the main terminal (not a specific concourse) for check-in and the one central security checkpoint; after screening you'll reach a shared pre-gate area with signage directing you to Concourse A or Concourse B gates — there is no wrong checkpoint to use since both concourses share the same one.
A few habits that prevent last-minute sprints:
- Open your airline app two hours before departure. Gate assignments update in the app before they appear on printed boarding passes and sometimes before terminal displays are updated.
- Check departure screens immediately after clearing security. Every terminal at DAY has overhead departure boards near the checkpoint exit — confirming your gate here costs 30 seconds and can save a long detour.
- Note which security checkpoint serves your concourse. At multi-concourse airports, entering through the wrong checkpoint can mean exiting security and re-queuing, which adds 20 minutes or more.
- International arrivals follow the customs signs first. If you are connecting from an international arrival, clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before looking for your domestic connection gate — the process is one-way.
What is the easiest way to navigate Dayton?
Experienced travellers at DAY use a short checklist every time:
- Review the map before leaving home. Open the Dayton official map on your phone while you are still home so the terminal layout is familiar.
- Know your terminal before you arrive. At airports with multiple separate buildings (JFK, LAX, DTW, MSP) confirm your terminal from your boarding pass — rideshare and taxi drivers need the correct terminal to drop you at the right curb.
- Use automated people-movers instead of walking. At large airports with trains (ATL Plane Train, DFW Skylink, DEN AGTS) a single train ride replaces 20–30 minutes of walking. Look for signs to the train immediately after clearing security.
- Follow colour-coded signage. Most airports (TPA Blue/Red, SEA North/South Satellite, PHX T3/T4) use colour or number coding from curbside through gates — picking the right colour zone at check-in means you do not cross the terminal twice.
- Check the live TSA wait before you leave. Knowing the current security wait at DAY lets you time your departure so you arrive at the gate relaxed, not sprinting.
Common questions about Dayton maps
Where can I find the official DAY terminal map?
The official Dayton terminal map is on the airport authority website at https://flydayton.com/maps/. Maps are updated when new gates or concourses open; always verify your specific gate on your boarding pass.
How do I get between terminals at DAY?
DAY is one compact terminal building — Concourse A and Concourse B both connect directly to the main terminal on either side of the airport's single central security checkpoint, so there is no train, tram, or airside shuttle between them. The full walk between the two concourses takes well under 10 minutes.
How do I find my gate at DAY?
Head to the main terminal (not a specific concourse) for check-in and the one central security checkpoint; after screening you'll reach a shared pre-gate area with signage directing you to Concourse A or Concourse B gates — there is no wrong checkpoint to use since both concourses share the same one. Your boarding pass shows the exact gate. Open your airline app about two hours before departure — gate assignments sometimes change after check-in closes. Look for departure boards throughout the terminal for real-time gate information.
What is the easiest way to navigate DAY?
Use the official interactive map at https://flydayton.com/maps/ before you arrive to familiarise yourself with the layout. Head to the main terminal (not a specific concourse) for check-in and the one central security checkpoint; after screening you'll reach a shared pre-gate area with signage directing you to Concourse A or Concourse B gates — there is no wrong checkpoint to use since both concourses share the same one.
What is in each DAY terminal?
Concourse A: Concourse A is the larger of DAY's two concourses, with 12 gates (numbered in roughly the A11–A24 range) reached from the main terminal via a short walkway past the single central security checkpoint. It handles the bulk of American, Delta, and United departures. On-concourse amenities include the 12th Fairway Bar and Grill near Gate A15, the Wright Stop TravelMart newsstand near Gate A20, gate-hold seating with built-in power outlets, and companion-assisted restrooms. Concourse B: Concourse B has 8 gates (numbered up through roughly B14) and is reached from the same central terminal area as Concourse A, on the opposite side of the shared checkpoint. Allegiant and a mix of mainline carrier flights use this concourse depending on schedule. Amenities include MVP Bar & Grill, a nearby Quiznos, a post-security Dunkin' location, the Dayton Marketplace newsstand near Gate B14, and the Airport Police / Lost & Found office.
Leave-By calculator
Know exactly when to leave for DAY
The TSA Wait Times Leave-By calculator folds the live DAY security wait, your drive time, and terminal navigation into one exact time to leave home — so you reach your gate without guessing.
See also: Live DAY TSA wait times · DAY terminals guide · DAY security tips