Airport code
DOV — Dover Air Force Base
DOV is the IATA code for Dover Air Force Base, an airport serving Dover, United States. Its ICAO code is KDOV, and it operates in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at 39.1295, -75.4660 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m).
Overview
About Dover Air Force Base
Dover Air Force Base or Dover AFB is a United States Air Force (USAF) base under the operational control of Air Mobility Command (AMC), located 2 mi (3.2 km) southeast of the city of Dover, Delaware. The 436th Airlift Wing serves as the host wing and operates a major Department of Defense air freight terminal. The AMC-gained 512th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command is co-located at the base. Together the two wings fly a fleet of C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | DOV |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KDOV |
| Airport name | Dover Air Force Base |
| City | Dover |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/New_York (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | 39.1295 |
| Longitude | -75.4660 |
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 12,903 ft (3,933 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Dover Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Dover Air Force Base is DOV.
What is the ICAO code for Dover Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Dover Air Force Base is KDOV.
Where is DOV airport located?
Dover Air Force Base (DOV) is located in Dover, United States.
What time zone is DOV in?
Dover Air Force Base operates in the America/New_York time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to DOV?
The nearest airport to Dover Air Force Base (DOV) is New Castle Airport (ILG) in Wilmington, about 62 km away.
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