Daytona Beach International (KDAB), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Daytona Beach International (KDAB) is a towered, public-use airport in Daytona Beach, Florida, sitting 34 feet above sea level and handling both general and commercial traffic on three paved runways, the longest stretching 10,500 feet. CBP inspection services are available on-site, and the field supports 100LL and Jet A fuel with round-the-clock attendance. Business aviation accounted for 9,635 of the airport's 30,632 annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, placing KDAB among the more heavily trafficked general aviation airports in the region.
Runways
Daytona Beach International has three paved runways. The longest, 07L/25R, is 10,500 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Daytona Beach International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Daytona Beach International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Daytona Beach International recorded 9,635 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February. Business aviation traffic at KDAB is concentrated in the winter and early spring months, peaking in February, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 1,173 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Daytona Beach International averages 19.5 days above 90°F in July and 1.5 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.2°F, and January the coldest, at 69.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Daytona Beach International has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Taxiway N, north of Runway 7L-25R, can be mistaken for the runway and approach environment.
Taxiway C1 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 119 feet; Taxiway W is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 119 feet; Taxiway W3 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 79 feet.
Taxiway W between the Runway 16 approach end and Taxiway A is closed to military helicopter and hover taxi operations.
Taxiway W between Taxiway A and the Runway 16 approach end is closed to rotary-wing aircraft with a rotor span greater than 50 feet, except with prior permission for up to one hour.
All military operations require 24-hour advance coordination with airport operations; prior permission required.
All helicopter operations should expect that Taxiway W between Taxiway A and the Runway 16 approach end is closed to rotary-wing aircraft with a rotor span greater than 50 feet, except with prior permission for up to one hour.
Prior permission is required for low approaches or fly-overs of the Daytona Beach Speedway; contact air traffic control for permission.
Taxiway E is restricted to a maximum certified gross takeoff weight of 22,000 pounds; Taxiway P is restricted to a maximum certified gross takeoff weight of 190,500 pounds.
Runway 07R/25L is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 30 passenger seats.
The first 2,300 feet of Runway 7L is concrete, built on a 50-foot-wide keel section.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left and right of the runway centerline.
Runway 07L has an approach slope of 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
The Runway 07L lead-off lines for Taxiway P3 and Taxiway P4 are for Group I aircraft only, with a wingspan of less than 49 feet.
Company fly-quiet procedures or recommended noise abatement procedures should be used, per the airport manager.
Heavy migratory bird activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Heavy bird activity occurs over a landfill located 3.5 nautical miles southwest of the airfield.
PCR VALUE: 650/R/A/W/T
PCR VALUE: 90/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 420/F/A/X/T
The outer edges of the pavement are uneven.
The east end of Taxiway S is a non-movement area.
Airfield surface conditions are not monitored between 0000 and 0400.
Rotary-wing helicopters must ground taxi; if unable, use caution during hover taxi.
The US Customs ramp is restricted to Group II aircraft with a wingspan of 79 feet or less.
Increased drone activity has been reported northeast of the airport.
Aircraft conducting weather modification or geo-engineering work must notify airport operations 24 hours prior to arrival or departure.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Daytona Beach International has five airfields within 14 NM. The closest is Spruce Creek, 6.02 NM south.
Part of the Orlando area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KDAB
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$2,400.00 catering order at KDAB.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KDAB?
The longest runway at Daytona Beach International (KDAB) is 07L/25R, measuring 10,500 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt-concrete surface. The first 2,300 feet of Runway 7L is concrete, built on a 50-foot-wide keel section. The airport also has Runway 16/34 at 6,001 feet and Runway 07R/25L at 3,195 feet, both asphalt. All three runways are paved, giving operators a range of length and width options depending on aircraft type.
Are there wingspan restrictions on taxiways at Daytona Beach International?
Yes, Daytona Beach International (KDAB) restricts several taxiways by aircraft wingspan. Taxiway C1 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 119 feet, and Taxiway W carries the same 119-foot limit. Taxiway W3 is closed to any aircraft with a wingspan exceeding 79 feet. Separately, the US Customs ramp is restricted to Group II aircraft with a wingspan of 79 feet or less. Operators should confirm taxi routing against these limits before planning arrival or departure at KDAB.
Is customs available on-site at KDAB?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available on-site at Daytona Beach International (KDAB). The US Customs ramp itself is restricted to Group II aircraft with a wingspan of 79 feet or less, so larger aircraft should verify ramp compatibility before planning a customs arrival. The airport is towered and operates with attendance around the clock. Crews clearing customs at KDAB should factor the wingspan limit into their aircraft selection or parking coordination ahead of arrival.
Does KDAB have any takeoff weight restrictions on its taxiways?
Yes, two taxiways at Daytona Beach International (KDAB) carry maximum certified gross takeoff weight limits. Taxiway E is restricted to 22,000 pounds maximum certified gross takeoff weight. Taxiway P is restricted to 190,500 pounds maximum certified gross takeoff weight. These limits apply specifically to the taxiways named and should be checked against aircraft weight before routing through either one. Dispatchers planning heavier aircraft movements at KDAB should confirm taxi routing avoids the lower-weight taxiway.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Daytona Beach International?
Business aviation traffic at Daytona Beach International (KDAB) is concentrated in the winter and early spring months. February recorded 1,173 business aviation operations and January recorded 955, according to FAA TFMSC data, the two highest months of the year. Traffic tapers through the summer, with September logging the lowest total at 626 operations. Operators planning winter-season trips into KDAB should expect the airport's busiest business aviation period of the year during this window.