Daytona Beach International Airport-DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.
Daytona Beach International Airport situated 5 kilometers of Daytona Beach, FL is one of the county-owned airports in the regions close to Daytona International Speedway. DAB-Daytona Beach Intl. serves as the headquarters of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as well as the flight school Phoenix East Aviation. This 299-hectare land was originally called Sholtz Field with two gravel runways 550m and 640m long respectively. This eventually became Daytona Beach Municipal Airport, now the DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.
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DAB-Daytona Beach Intl. Airport has 3 runways with 6 domestic terminals and one international terminal. It has three asphalt runways and an average of 796 aircraft operations in a day. Most of the flights in the area are for general public aviation. A total of 235 aircrafts are based on this airport. Aviation schools also found a home in Daytona Beach International Airport - Air America Flight Center, ATP Flight School and Daytona Aviation Academy to name a few. Altamonte Springs, Davenport and Ferndale are a few of the best places to spend a layover or explore while in Daytona.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Mid-range DAB-Daytona Beach Intl. hotels located within close proximity to the airport includes the Courtyard by Marriott Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport and Hampton Inn Daytona Speedway. Both hotels are within 2 kilometers radius from the airport.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) situated 54 miles the 10th busiest airport in the US is the closest airport to DAB.
