In the early days of aviation, the white sands of Daytona Beach served as the only runway for daredevil pilots who were hired as guest entertainment by area upscale hotels. This entertainment source made the beach itself Volusia County's first airport. Soon the entertainment source shifted to a service focus when a Pitcairn Airwing began making regular airmail deliveries on the beach. Historically, the first twin-engine aircraft ever flown left the ground at Daytona Beach. The Daytona Beach International Airport history timeline marks some of the highlights of its growth and development.

Daytona Beach International Airport offers carrier service from Delta, US Airways, AirGate and Craig Air Center, providing passengers with premier customer service, convenience and hassle-free travel.

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