Doylestown Airport

Doylestown Airport (IATA: DYL, ICAO: KDYL, FAA LID: DYL) is a public airport in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, owned by the Bucks County Airport Authority (BCAA).[1] It is two nautical miles north of Doylestown, Pennsylvania[1] and has a single fixed-base operator, Leading Edge Aviation, Civil Air Patrol squadron 907, flight training, and aircraft rentals.

Doylestown Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerBucks County Airport Authority (BCAA)
OperatorLeading Edge Aviation
ServesDoylestown, Pennsylvania
Location18901
Built05/1942
Elevation AMSL393.7 ft / 120.0 m
Coordinates40°19′59″N 75°07′19″W
Websitehttps://www.doylestownairport.com/
Map
DYL is located in Pennsylvania
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Location of airport in Pennsylvania
DYL is located in the United States
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
5/23 3,002 915 Asphalt (good)
Statistics (2022)
Aircraft operationsavg 72,635
Aircraft based on field136
Leading Edge Aviation (FBO) building

History

The airport was founded in May 1942 as a dual use airport and farm. Between 1957 and 1960, the airport was converted from a pig farm that was owned and managed by John Van Sant, a popular aviator in Pennsylvania and founder of the Van Sant Airport. John Van Sant led the development of Vansant airport after the Bucks County Airport Authority purchase of Doylestown Airport in 1962.[2] The airport has been continually managed by the Bucks County Airport Authority (BCAA).[3]

Facilities

Doylestown Airport covers 200 acres (81 ha) at an elevation of 394 feet (120 m) above mean sea level. Its one runway, 5/23, is asphalt 3,002 by 60 feet (916 x 18 m).[1]

As of 27 January 2022, the airport had an average of 72,635 aircraft operations per year, 119 per day: 69% local general aviation, 24% transient general aviation, 7% air taxi and <1% military. 136 aircraft are based at the airport: 122 single-engine, 11 multi-engine, 2 helicopter, and 1 glider.

Expansion proposals

As of 2005, proposals to extend the single runway at Doylestown Airport were being debated. The BCAA project includes a new FBO terminal, extension the runway by 800 feet, and winding of the airport boundaries. More hangars are also recommended to allow for 25 to 100 more aircraft to be stored. Many residents nearby are against such expansions, as they fear it will encourage noisy jets.[4] In hopes to gain public support the airport has agreed to set aside a significant portion of its land for recreational space. If approved, the 800 foot extension, 25+ aircraft hangar spaces, and other improvements will cost $26.9 million.[5]

In 2017 commissioners voted unanimously in favor to secure a $660,000 loan to the Bucks County Airport Authority. The airport will be borrowing funs to purchase property adjacent to the airport in Buckingham, containing wooded land and a barn. A chairman stated the county is looking to add a terminal and additional parking in this space.

References
  1. FAA Airport Form 5010 for DYL PDF, effective 2009-07-02.
  2. "Pennsylvania Airport History". PennDOT Bureau of Aviation. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
  3. Dorfman, Marjorie (2005-08-24). "Van Sant Airport: Tribute to Aviation". HappyNews.com. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
  4. Ferry, Joe (2007-05-10). "With election looming, airport authority makes case for Doylestown expansion" (PDF). Bucks County Herald. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
  5. Yates, Riley (2007-05-10). "No surprises in Doylestown Airport plan". Bucks County Courier Times. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
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