Wright Field
Daylight today(Sep 11, 2026, local time)
About 12h 39m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Wright Field
Wilbur Wright Field was a military installation and an airfield used as a World War I pilot, mechanic, and armorer training facility, and under different designations, conducted United States Army Air Corps and Air Forces flight testing. Located near Riverside, Ohio, the site is officially "Area B" of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and includes the National Museum of the United States Air Force built on the airfield.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAYTON, JAMES M. COX-DAYTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 2400 ft MSL | 5000 ft MSL |
| DAYTON CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 3400 ft MSL |
| DAYTON CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 3400 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratacache Tower | 407 ft | 764 ft | — |
| Key Bank Tower | 384 ft | 738 ft | — |
| Fifth Third Center | 335 ft | 735 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 331 ft | 748 ft | — |
| Premier Health Center | 328 ft | 751 ft | — |
| Liberty Tower | 295 ft | 787 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 289 ft | 768 ft | — |
| Centre City Building | 276 ft | 823 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wright Field located?
Wright Field is closed located in Dayton, United States, at an elevation of 800 ft (244 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Wright Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.