Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (KDOV)
Medium airport · Dover, Delaware, United States
Airport data
| Name | Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDOV |
| IATA | DOV |
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°7'46" W 75°27'58" 39.12950, -75.46600 |
| Location | Dover, Delaware, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,602 ft (2927 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 14/32 | 12,903 ft (3933 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base at a glance
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base is a medium airport in Dover, Delaware, United States, known to airline systems as DOV. The field elevation of 24 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDOV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 12,903 ft (3933 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDOV shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millville Municipal Airport | KMIV | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Cape May County Airport | KWWD | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Wilmington Airport | KILG | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Phillips Army Air Field | KAPG | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Martin State Airport | KMTN | 85 km (46 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 24 ft field elevation of Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base is KDOV, and its IATA code is DOV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base above sea level?
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 24 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 39.1295, -75.4660 — in Dover, Delaware, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Millville Municipal Airport, about 43 km away.
Does KDOV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDOV appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base?
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 12,903 ft (3933 m) with a PEM surface.