Quick Answer
IATADOV
ICAOKDOV
CountryUS
CityDover
Elevation7 m
Lat39.1295
Lng-75.4660
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
TypeRegional Airport
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About This Airport
More than 100,000 tons of cargo and roughly 5,000 aircraft loaded or unloaded each year make the 436th Aerial Port Squadron at Dover Air Force Base (DOV/KDOV) the largest aerial port in the US Department of Defense — and none of that capacity is open to commercial shippers. The Delaware base hosts the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings, flying C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III on strategic airlift missions worldwide. Civil freighters do appear on the ramp, but only as charter carriers under Pentagon contract; forwarder consignments, integrator hubs and civil customs clearance are absent. Shippers in Delaware therefore work through Philadelphia International (PHL), about 110 km to the north-east, with Baltimore/Washington (BWI) as the second option and Wilmington New Castle (ILG) for charters and smaller consignments. Delaware Route 1 and Interstate 95 carry the road feeder traffic to those gateways, so trucking rather than a local flight is the usual first leg. Dover also houses the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, the Department of Defense's only facility of its kind. For a civilian freight forwarder, DOV is a landmark rather than an option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code of Dover Air Force Base?▼
The IATA code of Dover Air Force Base is DOV. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.
Where is Dover Air Force Base located?▼
Dover Air Force Base is located in Dover, US.
What is the ICAO code of Dover Air Force Base?▼
The ICAO code of Dover Air Force Base is KDOV. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.
What is the elevation of Dover Air Force Base?▼
Dover Air Force Base is at an elevation of 7 meters (24 ft) above sea level.
Location & Weather
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39.12950, -75.46600
7 m ü. NN
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