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Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base

Dover, United States

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Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base

Dover, United States
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Military airfield with civil terminal serving Dover, Delaware.

Opened
1941
Location
Dover, United States
Dover Civil Air Terminal, co-located with Dover Air Force Base (KDOV), serves both military and limited civilian aviation operations in Dover, Delaware. The base itself is one of the largest military airlift hubs in the United States, home to the 436th Airlift Wing operating C-5M Super Galaxies and C-17 Globemasters. The civil terminal handles general aviation and charter operations rather than scheduled commercial airline service. Dover AFB is also well known as the location of the Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs, which receives the remains of fallen U.S. service members from overseas. The airport sits adjacent to the Delaware Air National Guard's 166th Airlift Wing, further cementing its role as a predominantly military installation with ancillary civil aviation capabilities.
Terminals
A small civil air terminal handles general aviation and charter traffic alongside the much larger military flight operations facilities.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle or taxi, with limited public transit options connecting to downtown Dover.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate regular passenger service at DOV; the facility primarily supports military and general aviation.
Notable facts
  • ›Home to the 436th Airlift Wing, one of the USAF's primary strategic airlift wings.
  • ›Operates C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
  • ›Houses the Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs, receiving fallen U.S. military personnel.
  • ›Also hosts the Delaware Air National Guard's 166th Airlift Wing.
  • ›The base was established in 1941 and has played a key role in major U.S. military operations worldwide.
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Gateway to Delaware's skies where military heritage meets civil aviation

Dover Civil Air Terminal is co-located with Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, one of the largest military air installations in the United States and home to the Air Mobility Command's 436th Airlift Wing. The facility serves limited civil aviation activity alongside its dominant military mission, which includes operating the nation's largest aerial port of embarkation. Its history is deeply tied to U.S. military logistics, humanitarian airlift operations, and the solemn duty of receiving fallen service members.

Terminals
  • Dover Civil Air Terminal — A small civil terminal handling general aviation and limited charter operations adjacent to the active Air Force Base.
Ground Transport
  • Rental car agencies available in the Dover area
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) from Dover city
  • Delaware Transit Corporation (DART) bus routes serving greater Dover
  • Personal vehicle access via State Route 9 and U.S. Route 13
Nearby Hotels
  • Hilton Garden Inn Dover
  • Sheraton Dover Hotel
  • Comfort Inn Dover
  • Holiday Inn Express Dover
Dining

On-base dining options are primarily reserved for military personnel and authorized visitors, with limited access for civilian travelers. The city of Dover offers a range of restaurants and fast-casual dining along U.S. Route 13 within a short drive of the base. Travelers should plan meals before or after their visit, as civilian terminal food services are minimal.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm access authorization well in advance, as entry to Dover AFB requires valid military ID or prior clearance for civilians.
  • Bring government-issued photo identification at all times; base security checkpoints are strictly enforced.
  • The Air Mobility Command Museum on base is open to the public and offers a fascinating look at U.S. airlift history.
  • Plan for limited parking and transport options; arranging a rental car or rideshare ahead of arrival is strongly recommended.
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