Delaware Airpark

Delaware Airpark
Sign
The Automated Weather Observation System in the distance
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerDelaware Dept of Transportation
OperatorDelaware River and Bay Authority
ServesDover, Delaware
LocationKent County, Delaware, just west of Cheswold
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (-5)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (-4)
Elevation AMSL55 ft (17 m)
Coordinates39°13′06″N 075°35′48″W / 39.21833°N 75.59667°W / 39.21833; -75.59667
Websitewww.DelawareAirpark.com
Map
Interactive map of Delaware Airpark
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
9/27 4,201 1,280 Asphalt
Statistics (2020)
Aircraft operations16,425
Based aircraft48
Source: Federal Aviation Administration

Delaware Airpark (FAA LID: 33N) is a public use airport in Kent County, Delaware, just west of the Cheswold corporate limits. The airport serves the Dover area, is owned by the Delaware Department of Transportation and is operated by the Delaware River and Bay Authority. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021, in which it is categorized as a local general aviation facility.

33N is home to Delaware State University's flight training program, providing its students with year-round flying capability. It is also used by NASCAR teams for Dover Motor Speedway events. Teams use Delaware Airpark because of its proximity to the track.

History

In 2015, the airport received nearly $6 million to work towards a 13-stage project to bring the airport to proper FAA code. This included lengthening the runway, paving the entire taxiway system, and upgrading other facilities. The project was completed in 2017.

In 2020, the airport embarked on a 10-year mission to develop the airport further. This included updating the airport's master plan and potential for expanding and upgrading the airport's facilities further.

Facilities and aircraft

Delaware Airpark covers an area of 319 acres (129 ha) at an elevation of 55 feet (17 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 9/27 with an asphalt surface measuring 4,201 by 75 feet (1,092 x 18 m).

The airport has a fixed-base operator that sells avgas. It offers other services such as general maintenance, a conference room, a crew lounge, and more.

For the 12-month period ending December 1, 2020, the airport had 16,425 aircraft operations, an average of 45 per day. It was all general aviation. For the same time period, there were 48 aircraft based at the airport, all airplanes: 43 single-engine and 5 multi-engine

Accidents and incidents

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "FAA Airport Form 5010 for 33N" (PDF). FAA. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  2. ↑ "List of NPIAS Airports" (PDF). FAA.gov. Federal Aviation Administration. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Cheswold's Airport - Town of Cheswold - Kent County, Delaware". Town of Cheswold. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  4. ↑ "Del. Airpark receives 5-million dollar boost". 47abc. 2015-09-03. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  5. 1 2 Lytle, Emily. "Delaware Airpark plans for next decade. Here's how you can tune in". The News Journal. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  6. ↑ "Delaware Senators Carper, Coons announce $5 million grant to expand Delaware Airpark - Additional money will be used to expand runway, improve safety for pilots". Cape Gazette. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  7. 1 2 "AirNav: 33N - Delaware Airpark". www.airnav.com. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  8. 1 2 "33N - Delaware Airpark Airport | SkyVector". skyvector.com. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  9. ↑ "Delaware River & Bay Authority FBO Info & Fuel Prices at Delaware Airpark (33N)". FlightAware. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  10. ↑ "Piper PA28-151 crash in Delaware (N41568) | PlaneCrashMap.com". planecrashmap.com. Retrieved 2023-04-26.