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Dover AFB (KDOV/DOV) — Dover, United States

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: Jet A+, JP-8
Tower: 126.35
Runways: 01/19, 14/32
Elevation: 24 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

12 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 00:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-27

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KDOV
Name: Dover AFB
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
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: 150
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, TACAN
Approach Types: ILS OR LOC OR RNAV (GPS) RWY 01, ILS OR LOC OR RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, ILS RWY 01 (CAT II), TACAN RWY 01, TACAN RWY 19
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 12903 X 150
Surface: PEM
PCN: 105
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, TACAN
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, TACAN RWY 32
Remarks: N/A

Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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Frequencies

Tower: 126.350 MHz
Ground: 118.875 MHz
Operations: 121.500, 243.000, 372.200 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 323.000 MHz
ATIS: 135.050 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Dover AFB operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 302-677-4183
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: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Not recorded
Parking Fee: Not recorded
Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
Currency: Not recorded
Remarks: Not recorded

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA, public use): Jet A+, JP-8 Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Air Force base: non-DoD civil aircraft need 72 hours prior permission (NASR); permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
APIS Required: Yes, for private aircraft arriving from or departing to another country (CBP eAPIS) Source: 19 CFR 122.22 Electronic manifest for private aircraft, 2026-10-01
GAR Required: Not recorded

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KACY

ICAO: KACY
Name: Atlantic City Intl
Distance (NM): 45.8
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15); customs Mon-Fri 0800-1700 with at least 24 hours notice (NASR) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)

KPHL

ICAO: KPHL
Name: Philadelphia Intl
Distance (NM): 45.8
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KBWI

ICAO: KBWI
Name: Baltimore/Washington Intl Thurgood Marshall
Distance (NM): 56.0
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KWRI

ICAO: KWRI
Name: Joint Base Mc Guire Dix Lakehurst
Distance (NM): 66.8
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Air Force base, private use: transient aircraft need prior permission 24 hours to 7 days ahead and must arrange customs with it (NASR); permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KADW

ICAO: KADW
Name: Joint Base Andrews
Distance (NM): 68.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No: Military base: no general aviation aircraft (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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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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Active NOTAMs

M2358/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

MOWERS OPERATING WITHIN 200FT OF TWY B SOUTH, APCH RWY 01 AND APCH RWY 32, NEAR DELTA, ECHO FOX TWY WITHIN 200FT AND THE SOUTH RAMP.

2026-10-28 11:30 UTC 2026-10-28 19:00 UTC

M2190/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AERODROME BASH PHASE II IN EFFECT 1 OCTOBER THRU 31 MARCH. BASH PHASE II PEAK BIRD HOURS WINDOW IS 60 MIN BEFORE TO 60 MIN AFTER SUNRISE/SUNSET. DUE TO INCREASED EXPECTATIONS OF BIRD ACTIVITY, NO TAKEOFFS, TRANSITIONS, OR LANDINGS SHOULD BE SCHEDULED DURING THIS WINDOW. USAF ACFT ON OPERATIONAL OR T…

2026-10-01 11:04 UTC 2026-12-20 23:59 UTC

M2235/26

caution

Runway restriction

RWY 32 3000FT DISTANCE REMAINING SIGN RIGHT SIDE NOT LGTD AT THE FOLLOWING COORD: 39°08'02.6"N 75°28'33.4"W

2026-10-09 06:23 UTC 2026-12-01 23:59 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 13:35 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KDOV?: Dover AFB operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KDOV?: The tower frequency at Dover AFB is 126.35 MHz.
What fuel is available at KDOV?: The FAA lists Jet A+, JP-8 for public use at Dover AFB. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KDOV require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KDOV located?: Dover AFB (KDOV) is located in Dover, United States.
What is the IATA code for KDOV?: The IATA code for Dover AFB is DOV.
Does KDOV have an ILS approach?: Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Dover AFB to runways 01, 19. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
Is KDOV a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Air Force base: non-DoD civil aircraft need 72 hours prior permission (NASR); permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.

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