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Dover AFB

Dover AFB (KDOV/DOV) serves Dover, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (01/19, 14/32). Field elevation is 24 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KDOV
  • Name: Dover AFB
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 39.129501
  • Longitude: -75.466003
  • Elevation: 24 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Dover
  • IATA Code: DOV
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Distance from City: 6.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01/19

  • Designation: 01/19
  • Dimensions: 9602 X 200
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, TACAN
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 12903 X 150
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, TACAN
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 126.350 MHz
  • Ground: 118.875 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 135.050 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.dover.af.mil/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Contact Dover Air Force Base Base Operations for PPR. Military facility requires advance coordination for all civilian flights.
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Military facility; civilian landing fees by arrangement only
  • Parking Fee: Military facility; civilian parking by prior arrangement
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Military installation. Prior permission required for all civilian operations. Contact base operations.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Available from Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation. Contract fuel accepted. Prices subject to market conditions.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Military installation. Civilian international operations require special authorization.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Military operations; noise abatement procedures per base regulations.

Alternates

KACY

  • ICAO: KACY
  • Name: Atlantic City Intl
  • Distance (NM): 45.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KPHL

  • ICAO: KPHL
  • Name: Philadelphia Intl
  • Distance (NM): 45.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required. Terminal A handles international arrivals. CBP for GA at Atlantic Aviation.

KBWI

  • ICAO: KBWI
  • Name: Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall
  • Distance (NM): 56.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KWRI

  • ICAO: KWRI
  • Name: Joint Base Mc Guire Dix Lakehurst
  • Distance (NM): 66.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Military installation. Civilian international operations require special authorization.

KADW

  • ICAO: KADW
  • Name: Joint Base Andrews
  • Distance (NM): 68.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Military installation. Civilian international operations require special authorization.

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KDOV?
The tower frequency at Dover AFB is 126.35 MHz.
What fuel is available at KDOV?
Dover AFB offers Jet A-1.
Does KDOV require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Dover AFB (United States).
Does KDOV require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Dover AFB.