Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base — Dover, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereDover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base in Dover uses the IATA code DOV, with KDOV as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from DOV
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base
DOV covers the joint-use facility combining Dover Air Force Base and the Dover Civil Air Terminal in Delaware. The Air Force base is one of the largest in the United States and serves as a critical hub for military airlift operations, including the mortuary affairs center that handles the return of fallen U.S. service members. The civil terminal portion allows limited general aviation access alongside the active military installation. DOV is not a typical commercial passenger airport; rather, it reflects the dual military-civilian arrangement common at several U.S. bases, where scheduled airline service is minimal or nonexistent, and most of the code's real-world traffic relates to defense logistics and cargo operations.
Runways at Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9602 ft (2927 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 14/32 | 12903 ft (3933 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 132.425 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 135.05 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 125.55 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 32.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 118.875 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.2 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 134.1 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 134.1 MHz |
| RDO | MILLVILLE RDO | 111.4 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 126.35 MHz |
Airports near Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV)
- Millville Municipal Airport (MIV) — 43.0 km (26.7 mi)
- Cape May County Airport (WWD) — 50.0 km (31.1 mi)
- Wilmington Airport (ILG) — 62.2 km (38.6 mi)
- Phillips Army Air Field (APG) — 71.1 km (44.2 mi)
- Martin State Airport (MTN) — 84.5 km (52.5 mi)
- Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) — 84.7 km (52.6 mi)
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) — 84.8 km (52.7 mi)
- Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) — 87.8 km (54.6 mi)
DOV rarely appears in commercial flight searches since it is primarily a military installation; travelers looking for Delaware civil aviation should note limited scheduled passenger service exists here.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base is DOV.
What is the ICAO code for Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base is KDOV. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.