Delaware Airpark
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IATA:none ICAO:none FAALID:33N
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner	Delaware Dept of Transportation
Operator	Delaware River and Bay Authority
Serves	Dover, Delaware
Location	Kent County,Delaware, just west ofCheswold
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (-5)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00 (-4)
Elevation AMSL	55 ft / 17 m
Coordinates	39°13′06″N075°35′48″W / 39.21833°N 75.59667°W /39.21833; -75.59667
Website	www.DelawareAirpark.com
Map
Interactive map of Delaware Airpark
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 9/27 4,201 1,280 Asphalt
Statistics (2020)
Aircraft operations 16,425 Based aircraft 48
Source:Federal Aviation Administration[1]

Delaware Airpark (FAALID:33N) is a public useairport inKent County,Delaware, just west of theCheswold corporate limits. The airport serves theDover area,^[1] is owned by theDelaware Department of Transportation and is operated by theDelaware River and Bay Authority.^[1] It is included in theFederal Aviation Administration (FAA)National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021, in which it iscategorized as a localgeneral aviation facility.^[2]

33N is home toDelaware State University's flight training program, providing its students with year-round flying capability. It is also used byNASCAR teams forDover Motor Speedway events. Teams use Delaware Airpark because of its proximity to the track.^[3]

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.^[4][5][6]

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.^[5]

Delaware Airpark covers an area of 319acres (129ha) at anelevation of 55 feet (17 m) abovemean sea level. It has onerunway designated 9/27 with anasphalt surface measuring 4,201 by 75 feet (1,092 x 18 m).^[1][7][8]

The airport has afixed-base operator that sells avgas. It offers other services such asgeneral maintenance, a conference room, a crew lounge, and more.^[9]

For the 12-month period ending December 1, 2020, the airport had 16,425 aircraft operations, an average of 45 per day. It was allgeneral aviation. For the same time period, there were 48aircraft based at the airport, allairplanes: 43 single-engine and 5 multi-engine^[1][7][8]

• On October 12, 2003, aPiper PA-28 Cherokee was substantially damaged while landing at the Delaware Airpark. The passenger reported that, on final approach, she noticed there was a tree above them, and she subsequently felt a bump. She then sawpowerlines, noticed a bright flash, and did not remember anything further. The probable cause of the accident was found to be the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to the runway, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with an unlit utility pole.
• On March 20, 2009, aPiper PA-28 Cherokee crashed after touchdown at the Delaware Airpark. The pilot had executed ago-around on his first attempt. On the second attempt, upon nearing touchdown, the aircraft began a turn to the left. It touched down 75 feet off the edge of the runway and continued to diverge from the runway. It struck two parked airplanes, at which point its right wing separated from the fuselage, and the aircraft came to rest. The probable cause of the accident was found to be the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.^[10]

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Wikimedia Commons has media related toDelaware Airpark.

• Delaware Airpark, official site
• "Delaware Airpark (33N)"(PDF). Archived fromthe original(PDF) on 2013-05-12. Retrieved2013-08-03. atDelaware DOT airport directory
• Aerial image as of March 1992 fromUSGSThe National Map
• FAA Terminal Procedures for 33N, effective October 30, 2025
• Resources for this airport:
  • FAAairport information for 33N
  • AirNavairport information for 33N
  • FlightAwareairport information andlive flight tracker
  • SkyVectoraeronautical chart for 33N

• Delaware River and Bay Authority facilities
• Aviation in Delaware
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• Transportation in Kent County, Delaware

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