Nearby Airports

Introduction ...

When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<1> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Dayton.

Please keep in mind that these airports were chosen based on their air-distance from Dayton. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.

For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.

Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Dayton.

Large Airports ...

South Bend Rgnl. (SBN/KSBN)
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- Official website: https://flysbn.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: SBN ICAO: KSBN
- GPS Coordinates: 41.708222, -86.317333<2>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on South Bend Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for South Bend Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South Bend Regional
- From Dayton to South Bend Regional
Gerald R. Ford Intl. (GRR/KGRR)
(88 miles [141.6 km] to the north northeast)
- Official website: https://www.grr.org/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: GRR ICAO: KGRR
- GPS Coordinates: 42.880833, -85.522806<3>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Gerald R. Ford Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gerald R. Ford International
- From Dayton to Gerald R. Ford International
Gen. Mitchell Intl. (MKE/KMKE)
(108 miles [173.8 km] to the northwest)
- Official website: https://www.mitchellairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MKE ICAO: KMKE
- GPS Coordinates: 42.947211, -87.896730<4>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on General Mitchell International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Gen. Mitchell Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to General Mitchell International
- From Dayton to General Mitchell International

Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service ...

Gary / Chicago Intl. (GYY/KGYY)
(51 miles [82.1 km] to the west southwest)
- Official website: https://flygyy.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: GYY ICAO: KGYY
- GPS Coordinates: 41.616278, -87.412778<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Gary / Chicago International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Gary / Chicago Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gary / Chicago International Airport
- From Dayton to Gary / Chicago International Airport
Kalamazoo / Battle Creek Intl. (AZO/KAZO)
(54 miles [86.9 km] to the east northeast)
- Official website: https://flyazo.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: AZO ICAO: KAZO
- GPS Coordinates: 42.234389, -85.551556<6>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Kalamazoo / Battle Creek Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International
- From Dayton to Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International
Fort Wayne Intl. (FWA/KFWA)
(85 miles [136.8 km] to the southeast)
- Official website: https://fwairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FWA ICAO: KFWA
- GPS Coordinates: 40.978472, -85.195167<7>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Fort Wayne International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Fort Wayne Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fort Wayne International
- From Dayton to Fort Wayne International
Muskegon Co. Airport (MKG/KMKG)
(95 miles [152.9 km] to the north)
- Official website: https://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/160/Airport
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MKG ICAO: KMKG
- GPS Coordinates: 43.167672, -86.235439<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Muskegon County Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Muskegon Co. Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Muskegon County Airport
- From Dayton to Muskegon County Airport

General Aviation Airports ...

Michiana Rgnl.
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 41.704214, -86.315287<9>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Michiana Regional Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Michiana Rgnl.
Bridgman Community Air Park
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 41.948932, -86.535854<10>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Bridgman Community Air Park
- Current Airport Weather for Bridgman Community Air Park
Jerry Tyler Meml. (FAA ID: 3TR)
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 41.835908, -86.225176<11>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Jerry Tyler Meml.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Jerry Tyler Memorial
- From Dayton to Jerry Tyler Memorial
Andrews University Airpark (ICAO: C20)
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: C20
- GPS Coordinates: 41.954212, -86.365295<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Andrews University Airpark
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Andrews University Airpark
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
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- Michigan City Muni. (FAA ID: MGC)
  (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.703317, -86.821242<13>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Michigan City Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Michigan City Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Michigan City Municipal
  - From Dayton to Michigan City Municipal
- Dowagiac Muni. (FAA ID: C91)
  (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.992917, -86.128278<14>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Dowagiac Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Dowagiac Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Dowagiac Municipal
  - From Dayton to Dowagiac Municipal
- La Porte Muni. (FAA ID: PPO)
  (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.572472, -86.734527<15>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on La Porte Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for La Porte Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to La Porte Municipal
  - From Dayton to La Porte Municipal
- Southwest Michigan Rgnl. (ICAO: KBEH)
  (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KBEH
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.128583, -86.428500<16>
    (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Southwest Michigan Regional Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Southwest Michigan Rgnl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Southwest Michigan Regional
  - From Dayton to Southwest Michigan Regional
- Elkhart Muni. (ICAO: KEKM)
  (23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KEKM
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.719358, -86.001683<17>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Elkhart Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Elkhart Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Elkhart Municipal
  - From Dayton to Elkhart Municipal
- Watervliet Muni. (FAA ID: 40C)
  (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.200038, -86.250022<18>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Watervliet Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Watervliet Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Watervliet Municipal
  - From Dayton to Watervliet Municipal
- Plymouth Muni. (PLY/C65)
  (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: PLY ICAO: C65
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.365133, -86.300504<19>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Plymouth Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Plymouth Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Plymouth Municipal
  - From Dayton to Plymouth Municipal

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Dayton), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.
<2>	GPS Coordinates for South Bend Regional Airport: Decimal: 41.70822, -86.317333 DDMMSS: 41° 42' 29", -86° 19' 2"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for Gerald R. Ford International Airport: Decimal: 42.88083, -85.522806 DDMMSS: 42° 52' 50", -85° 31' 22"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for General Mitchell International Airport: Decimal: 42.94721, -87.896730 DDMMSS: 42° 56' 49", -87° 53' 48"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Gary / Chicago International Airport: Decimal: 41.61627, -87.412778 DDMMSS: 41° 36' 58", -87° 24' 46"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International Airport: Decimal: 42.23438, -85.551556 DDMMSS: 42° 14' 3", -85° 33' 5"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Fort Wayne International Airport: Decimal: 40.97847, -85.195167 DDMMSS: 40° 58' 42", -85° 11' 42"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Muskegon County Airport: Decimal: 43.16767, -86.235439 DDMMSS: 43° 10' 3", -86° 14' 7"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Michiana Regional Airport: Decimal: 41.70421, -86.315287 DDMMSS: 41° 42' 15", -86° 18' 55"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Bridgman Community Air Park: Decimal: 41.94893, -86.535854 DDMMSS: 41° 56' 56", -86° 32' 9"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport: Decimal: 41.83590, -86.225176 DDMMSS: 41° 50' 9", -86° 13' 30"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Andrews University Airpark: Decimal: 41.95421, -86.365295 DDMMSS: 41° 57' 15", -86° 21' 55"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Michigan City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.70331, -86.821242 DDMMSS: 41° 42' 11", -86° 49' 16"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Dowagiac Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.99291, -86.128278 DDMMSS: 41° 59' 34", -86° 7' 41"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for La Porte Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.57247, -86.734527 DDMMSS: 41° 34' 20", -86° 44' 4"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Southwest Michigan Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.12858, -86.428500 DDMMSS: 42° 7' 42", -86° 25' 42"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for Elkhart Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.71935, -86.001683 DDMMSS: 41° 43' 9", -86° 0' 6"
<18>	GPS Coordinates for Watervliet Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.20003, -86.250022 DDMMSS: 42° 12' 0", -86° 15' 0"
<19>	GPS Coordinates for Plymouth Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.36513, -86.300504 DDMMSS: 41° 21' 54", -86° 18' 1"