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Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport (MGY/KMGY) is a public-use general aviation reliever airport in Miami Township, about 10 miles south of downtown Dayton, Ohio. Named for Dayton's Wright brothers, it supports private, business, and flight-training traffic with two paved runways and a control tower. It is also home to Wright B Flyer Inc. and its flying Wright Model B replica, tying the field directly to Dayton's aviation heritage.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know the on-field Wright B Flyer hangar is volunteer-run and has limited hours; call ahead or check its schedule if you want to see the flying Wright Model B replica, and ask about engine-run events.
🚖 Getting There
The airport is about 10 miles south of downtown Dayton, easily reached by car via I-75 and Ohio routes 725/741 (Springboro Pike). There is no scheduled airline service, so arrange a rental car, taxi, or rideshare in advance; on-site ground transport options are limited. For business or flight training, confirm parking and FBO services with the airport before arrival.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport have commercial airline service?
A: No. MGY is a general aviation reliever airport for Dayton International; it handles private, business, and flight-training aircraft, not scheduled airlines.
Q: What is the airport's connection to the Wright brothers?
A: It is named for Dayton natives Orville and Wilbur Wright and is home to Wright B Flyer Inc., which maintains and flies a replica of the Wright Model B. The airport also serves as a convenient base for visiting Dayton's aviation heritage sites.
Q: Is KMGY a towered airport?
A: Yes. Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport is a towered field in Class D airspace; pilots should check current frequencies, hours, and procedures in the Chart Supplement before arriving.
Q: What runways are at MGY?
A: The airport has two paved runways: Runway 2/20 (5,000 ft) and Runway 8/26 (3,500 ft). Confirm current conditions and NOTAMs before flight.
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