Daytona 500 2026 — Private Jet Emissions Tracker
68th Running · Daytona International Speedway, Florida
Total CO₂
378 t
metric tonnes
Flights Tracked
173
private jet movements
Distinct Aircraft
127
unique tail numbers
Last updated February 15th 2026
Carbon Sky Index tracked 173 private jet movements across Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Orlando during Daytona 500 2026 2026. A total of 173 private jet movements were recorded, emitting an estimated 378.1 metric tonnes of CO₂. Emissions estimates are calculated using the EUROCONTROL EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023 LTO and cruise phase methodology.
Private jet activity at Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Orlando averaged 87.2 t CO₂ per day in the 30 days before the event. During the Daytona 500 2026 window, daily emissions peaked at 418.6 t CO₂ on February 16 — 380% above baseline.
Daily Flight Activity
vs. 30-day rolling baseline
Peak above 30-day baseline
+380%
Excess emissions on peak day
331 t
Peak inbound date · 106 total
February 16
Of the 175 total movements recorded, 106 were inbound arrivals and 69 were outbound departures. Inbound flights generated 202.3 t CO₂ and outbound flights generated 178.5 t CO₂.
Inbound / Outbound Split
Inbound arrivals
106
flights
202 t CO₂
Outbound departures
69
flights
178 t CO₂
First & Last
First arrival
Montgomery (KMGJ)
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Last departure
West Palm Beach (KPBI)
Sun, Feb 15, 2026
The table below lists all 173 private jet movements tracked at Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Orlando during Daytona 500 2026 2026. 106 aircraft were making their first recorded visit to the event airports in the prior four months.
All Flights
173 totalDaytona Beach→West Palm Beach
0.5 t CO₂
Daytona Beach→Orlando
0.7 t CO₂
Daytona Beach→?
1.6 t CO₂
Daytona Beach→Tampa
0.7 t CO₂
Linden→Daytona Beach
4.9 t CO₂
Daytona Beach→Providence
4.3 t CO₂
Daytona Beach→Ft Lauderdale
0.5 t CO₂
Fort Pierce→Orlando
1.9 t CO₂
Perry→Daytona Beach
4.7 t CO₂
Daytona Beach→Tampa
0.3 t CO₂
Aircraft arrived from 10 distinct origin airports during the event window. The highest-volume origin was Stuart (KSUA), which accounted for 10 arrivals and approximately 11.2 metric tonnes of CO₂.
Top Origin Cities
| Rank | Origin city | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | StuartKSUA | 10 | 11 t | 1.1 t |
| 2 | Ft LauderdaleKFLL | 9 | 12 t | 1.3 t |
| 3 | Boca RatonKBCT | 7 | 10 t | 1.4 t |
| 4 | Vero BeachKVRB | 3 | 2 t | 0.5 t |
| 5 | CharlotteKCLT | 3 | 5 t | 1.5 t |
| 6 | West Palm BeachKPBI | 3 | 2 t | 0.7 t |
| 7 | TampaKTPA | 3 | 2 t | 0.6 t |
| 8 | Chicago/West ChicagoKDPA | 2 | 12 t | 6.2 t |
| 9 | CharlestonKCHS | 2 | 2 t | 0.9 t |
| 10 | Winston SalemKINT | 2 | 7 t | 3.7 t |
2 local movements (2.7 t CO₂) within the event airport cluster are excluded from this ranking.
Fleet Breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private jets flew to Daytona 500 2026 2026?
Carbon Sky Index tracked 173 private jet movements across Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Orlando during the Daytona 500 2026 2026 window (February 14, 2026 to February 16, 2026). These 127 distinct aircraft emitted an estimated 378 metric tonnes of CO₂.
How much CO₂ did private jets emit at Daytona 500 2026 2026?
Private jets flying to and from Daytona 500 2026 2026 emitted an estimated 378 metric tonnes of CO₂ in total. Carbon Sky Index calculates emissions using the EUROCONTROL EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023 methodology, covering both LTO (landing and takeoff) and cruise phase emissions.
Which airport had the most private jet traffic during Daytona 500 2026 2026?
Carbon Sky Index monitored traffic across Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Orlando. The highest volume of arriving aircraft came from Stuart, with 10 inbound flights recorded.
How does Carbon Sky Index track private jet emissions?
Carbon Sky Index uses ADS-B transponder data to identify private jet movements at monitored airports. CO₂ estimates are calculated per flight using the EUROCONTROL EMEP/EEA Guidebook 2023 methodology, which accounts for aircraft type, route distance, and both LTO and cruise phase fuel burn. Data is updated daily.
Flight data is sourced from ADS-B transponder signals aggregated from a global receiver network and updated daily. CO₂ estimates are calculated using aircraft-type hourly burn rates from the Carbon Sky Index emissions model. Read methodology →