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
- 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
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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Explore HistoryFrequently 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.