Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)

Daytona Beach International Airport uses a single terminal building with a straightforward layout. Check-in counters and baggage drop span the landside entrance, feeding into one consolidated security checkpoint before branching into two small concourses with ground-level gates. Arrivals reclaim baggage on the lower level, and rental car desks and curbside pickups sit steps from the exits. All walking paths are indoors and intuitive, with escalators and elevators linking ticketing, security, and baggage areas. Walking times are short; it typically takes 2–4 minutes from the ticket counters to the checkpoint and another 3–5 minutes from security to the furthest gate. Connections between the two concourse arms happen within the same post-security zone, so no buses or trams are needed. Wayfinding signs and overhead monitors clearly point to gates, restrooms, and concessions, reducing the risk of backtracking. The airport maintains a single security checkpoint located on the main departures level. Wait times are usually modest because of the airport’s light schedule, but they can stretch toward 20–30 minutes during peak race-week or spring-break departures. TSA PreCheck is offered when staffing allows; otherwise, standard screening lanes are used. International arrivals clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection in a dedicated processing room near the baggage claim, with officers on-site when charter or seasonal flights arrive. Amenities are concise but cover essentials: a café and bar past security, a news and gifts shop, ATMs, and free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal. A Volusia County-run observation area and information desk sit landside for local guidance. While there are no airline-operated lounges, comfortable seating clusters with charging outlets are positioned near most gates. Accessibility accommodations include ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, and wheelchair assistance coordinated through airlines. Families find family restrooms near the checkpoint and baggage claim, and most seating areas are close to restrooms for quick breaks with children. Stroller-friendly routes avoid stairs, and car-seat installation areas are available at nearby rental-car counters. Pets have a relief area just outside the terminal entrances, and service-animal relief is permitted landside and airside with airline approval.