DAB Properties

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)

Daytona Beach International Airport logo with a plane flying. Large D.A.B. letters with the image of a plane taking off outlining the letters.

Business Opportunities: Aviation & Industrial Properties for Lease

  1. Why DAB
  2. General Information
  3. Investing in Growth
  4. Strategic Location
  5. Available Parcels
  6. Foreign Trade Zone 198 (FTZ)
  7. Talent Pipeline

Why DAB

  • Class C Airspace presents more flexibility for air mobility DAB accommodates all modes of aeronautical operations, including hover/helicopter operations and is categorized as a full-service facility.
  • Sites ready for development
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University faculty and student workforce accessibility
  • Proximity to Major Highways

General Information 

  • Class CNAS classification
  • Air Tower is a TRACON Facility
  • Three runways:
    • 7R/25L - 3,195’
    • 16/34 - 6,001’
    • 7L/25R - 10,500’
  • Current runway access and future runway access plans: 
    • Parcel 62 can be accommodated via Taxiways T and W on the Southeast Quadrant of the airport
    • Parcels 61, 40, and 45 can be accessed via Taxiway E
  • 880 Acres of Land
  • 9.2 miles of perimeter (interior) roadway
  • Averages 30,000 operations per month – often rated the third business airport in Florida based on flight operations
  • Carriers include: American Airlines, Delta, Avelo, and SunCountry

Investing in Growth - $50+ million investment

2023 Airport Growth Projects

A few key projects:

  • $3M Parcel 61 Site Prep
  • $5M Parcel 62 Site Prep
  • $19M Airport Security System

Aerial image of Daytona Beach International Airport showing current and future projects

Strategic Location

Conveniently located near the intersection of Interstate 95 and Interstate 4, full-service Daytona Beach International Airport offers an ideal logistical location for both aviation and non-aviation tenants. 

Map of Florida showing major highways I95 from Daytona to Tampa and I95 from MIami north through to Savannah GA

Excellent Access to Interstate System:

  • I-95 north/south from Maine to Miami
  • I-4 east/west from Daytona Beach to Tampa
  • Less than one mile from all major mailing locations - FedEx, USPS, UPS
  • 4 Hours to 16 Million People

Proximity to Major Airports, Rail, Seaports and Spaceports

  • Orlando International Airport
  • Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) 
  • Port Canaveral
  • JaxPort
  • Kennedy Space Center
  • Cecil Space Port

Approximate Mileage from Daytona Beach:

  • 53 miles to Orlando (MSA pop. / 2.3 M)
  • 64 miles to Cape Canaveral (MSA pop. / .5 M)
  • 90 miles to Jacksonville (MSA pop. / 1.4 M)
  • 139 miles to Tampa (MSA pop. / 4.3 M)
  • 240 miles to Miami (MSA pop. / 5.7 M)
  • 325 miles to Columbia, SC (MSA pop. / .75 M)
  • 370 miles to Atlanta, GA (MSA pop. / 5.3 M)
  • 415 miles to Charlotte, NC (MSA pop. / 1.8 M)
  • 475 miles to Winston-Salem, NC (MSA pop. / .5 M)

Available Parcels

Parcel 61 

Currently undergoing a $3M site prep project and will be graded and ready for development in September 2023. 

Parcel Specs
Category Airside
Runway Access Yes
Acreage 37.8
Lease Monthly 12% of fair market value based on recent appraisal
Uses Aviation & Industrial
Utilities Electric, water, fiber at the curb

aerial image of Daytona Beach International Airport parcel 61 on southeast side of airport with a logo for Daytona International Speedway and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University logo to show their relative locations to the airport parcel

Conceptual of parcel 61 showing location near runway with two phases

Conceptual shows Parcels 61 a, b & c and Parcel 45 combined.

Parcel 62

Currently undergoing a $5M site prep infrastructure project to provide access to utilities to include fiber. 

Parcel Specs
Category Airside
Runway Access Yes
Acreage 55
Lease Monthly 12% of fair market value based on recent appraisal
Uses Aviation & Industrial
Utilities Electric, water, fiber at the curb

aerial image of Daytona Beach International Airport parcel 62 on south side of airport with a logo for Daytona International Speedway and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University logo to show their relative locations to the airport parcel

Conceptual of parcel 62 showing location near runway with 6 buildings

Talent Pipeline

  • Over 200,000 higher-education students within 100 miles of Greater Daytona contribute to a strong talent pipeline to potentially meet some of your workforce needs.
  • Stetson University is #4 in regional universities South
  • DAB is home to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - #3 Best College for Veterans and #4 Best Aerospace Engineering Degree Program

Map of Central Florida with logos for the 5 main universities in Volusia County - Bethune Cookman, Daytona State College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Keiser University, and Stetson University. Over 200,000 higher-education students within 100 miles of Greater Daytona contribute to a strong talent pipeline to potentially meet some of your workforce needs. Stetson University is #4 in regional universities South DAB is home to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University #3 Best College for Veterans #4 Best Aerospace Engineering Degree Program

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau., U.S. News & World Report 2023, PEDS, National Center for Education Statistics

For more information, contact:

Volusia County Division of Economic Development

Katrina Friel, Business Manager
386-248-8048

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