Airports in Delaware

2 airports in Delaware handle scheduled commercial passenger service. None of them is classified as a large airport — Delaware's scheduled service runs through regional fields. Select one below for its drive time calculator, nearby cities and alternatives.

All 2 Delaware airports with scheduled service

Sorted by size, then city. Elevation from the OurAirports database.
CodeAirportCitySize Elevation
DOV Dover Civil Air Terminal / Dover Air Force Base Dover Medium-sized airport 24 ft
ILG Wilmington Airport Wilmington Medium-sized airport 80 ft
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Nearest airport to each major Delaware city

The 3 largest population centres in Delaware and the closest airport with scheduled service to each. Distances are straight-line — select a row to calculate the real driving time.

Closest commercial airport by straight-line distance
CityNearest airportStraight line
Wilmington ILG Wilmington Airport 5.6 mi Drive time →
Smyrna DOV Dover Civil Air Terminal / Dover Air Force Base 14 mi Drive time →
Dover DOV Dover Civil Air Terminal / Dover Air Force Base 3.7 mi Drive time →
FAQ

Questions about Delaware airports

How many airports are there in Delaware?

2 airports in Delaware handle scheduled commercial passenger service. None of them is classified as a large airport — Delaware's scheduled service runs through regional fields.

How long does it take to drive to an airport in Delaware?

It depends on which airport and where you start. Pick any Delaware airport from the table on this page to open its own drive time calculator, then enter your address for a road-distance estimate and a recommended departure time.

Which airport in Delaware should I fly from?

Compare actual drive times rather than map distances — terrain and highway layout mean the nearest airport is often not the quickest to reach. Each Delaware airport page lists the other airports within 200 miles so you can check the alternatives side by side.