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where is dover air force base

Dover Air Force Base is located just southeast of the city of Dover in the state of Delaware, in the United States.

Quick location details

  • It sits about 2 miles (around 3.2 km) southeast of downtown Dover.
  • The base’s mailing address is in Dover, DE 19901, placing it in central Delaware on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Regional context

  • Dover AFB is in the “First State” of Delaware and near the center of the Delmarva (Delaware–Maryland–Virginia) Peninsula, making it a key mid‑Atlantic military hub.
  • The surrounding area is part of the Dover metropolitan area, with base housing recognized as its own census-designated place adjacent to the city.

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