The Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) experienced significantly higher traffic in 2025, according to data released last week. The amount of passengers who came in and out of the airport was up by 11% over 2024, the report says.
In their announcement, the Daytona Beach International Airport claimed to have had 772,170 passengers come through last year. This is the highest number they’ve reported since 1997. The capacity of seats available at DAB was up 20% from 2024, the airport says.
“Every new flight at DAB adds to greater business, tourism, and family connections, while strengthening Daytona Beach International Airport’s role as a gateway to the world,” said Volusia County Aviation and Economic Resources Director Cyrus Callum. “Even more, air service is a major contributor to the overall economic vitality of the region.”
As suggested by Callum, new flights have represented a new opportunity for residents both locally and nationally to make use of DAB. JetBlue Airways returned to the airport in December with daily nonstop flights to New York City and Boston, while Breeze Airways expanded to Providence, Hartford, Raleigh/Durham, and Akron/Canton.
The airport further cited a recent study from the Florida Department of Transportation which contextualizes what the airport’s usage means for local commerce. The FDOT report held that activity at DAB created an economic impact of $3.2 billion in 2023.
Six airlines operate out of Daytona Beach International Airport: American Airlines, Avelo, Breeze Airways, Delta Airlines, and JetBlue. Top destinations out of DAB include Atlanta, Charlotte, Hartford, New Haven, and Wilmington according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Chris Gollon is a Flagler County resident since 2004, as well as a staple of the local independent music scene and avid observer of Central Florida politics, arts, and recreation.
