Daytona Beach International Airport (IATA: DAB, ICAO: KDAB, FAA LID: DAB) is a county-owned airport three miles (5 km) southwest of Daytona Beach, next to the Daytona International Speedway, in Volusia County, Florida. The airport has 3 runways, a six-gate domestic terminal, and an international terminal. Daytona Beach is the headquarters of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
DAYTONA BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HISTORY
The Beach
Before airplanes landed on the beach, automobiles raced. The beach had a smooth, hard, and relatively clean surface for anything with wheels and speed. Pilots soon caught on and used the beach as a runway. Hangars were built later and aircraft service was provided on beach. This former airport is one of only two beach airports that were successful. The other, Old Orchard Beach in Maine, was the starting point for at least five transatlantic flights during the 1920s and 1930s.
DAYTONA BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LOCATION
Daytona Beach International Airport (IATA: DAB, ICAO: KDAB, FAA LID: DAB) is a county-owned airport three miles (5 km) southwest of Daytona Beach, next to the Daytona International Speedway, in Volusia County, Florida.
DAYTONA BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FACTS
ICAO/IATA: DAB/KDAB
Lat: 29°11′05″N
Long: 81°03′38″W
Elevation: 34 ft.
Runway length available: 07R/25L 3195×100 ft. :: 07L/25R 10500×150 ft. :: 16/34 6001×150 ft.
