Doylestown Airport
Doylestown Airport | |||||||||||
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Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
Owner | Bucks County Airport Authority (BCAA) | ||||||||||
Operator | Leading Edge Aviation | ||||||||||
Serves | Doylestown, Pennsylvania | ||||||||||
Location | 18901 | ||||||||||
Built | 05/1942 | ||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 393.7 ft / 120.0 m | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 40°19′59″N 75°07′19″W / 40.33306°N 75.12194°WCoordinates: 40°19′59″N 75°07′19″W / 40.33306°N 75.12194°W | ||||||||||
Website | https://www.doylestownairport.com/ | ||||||||||
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DYL Location of airport in Pennsylvania | |||||||||||
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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.
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 Helicopters, and 1 glider.
The FBO (Leading Edge Aviation) is open during the summer from 7AM-7PM, and starting in November hours are 7AM-6PM, with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
As of November 1 2022 the FBO announced fuel costs will increase to $5.89 per gallon. Discounts are honored when applicable.
Information for Pilots[]
Wind indicator: | Yes |
Airport use: | Open to the public |
Segmented circle: | Yes |
Control tower: | No |
Lighting schedule: | DUSK-DAWN
ACTVT REIL RY 23 - CTAF |
Beacon color: | Clear-Green
(lighted land airport) |
Landing fee: | No |
Sectional chart: | New York |
Region: | AEA - Eastern |
Traffic pattern alt: | 1000 ft AGL, 1400 ft MSL |
Boundary ARTCC: | ZNY - New York |
Tie-in FSS: | IPT - Williamsport |
FSS toll fee: | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
NOTAMs facility: | DYL (NOTAM-d service available) |
Federal agreements: | NGY |
CTAF: | 122.975 |
Unicom: | 122.975 |
Fuel available: | 100LLA |
Airframe repair: | MAJOR |
Power plant repair: | MAJOR |
Bottled oxygen: | LOW |
Runway 05/23 dimensions: | 3002 x 60 ft / 915.6 x 18.3 m |
Surface: | ASPH (Good) |
Weight limit: | Single wheel: 12000 lbs. |
Edge lights: | Medium |
05 longitude: | 075-07-32.1830W |
23 longitude: | 075-07-08.6180W |
05 latitude: | 40-19-47.2410N |
23 latitude: | 40-20-10.8140N |
Alignment: 05/23 | 37/127 |
Traffic pattern: | Left/Left |
Markings: | Non-precision instruments, good condition |
Crossing height: 05/23 | 0.00 ft / 20.00 ft |
VASI 05: | 2-box SAVASI on lift side |
VASI 23: | 2-box PAPA on left side |
Visual glide angle 05: | 5.00 degrees |
Visual glide angle 23: | 3.00 degrees |
Runway end identifier: | Yes |
Noise Abatement[]
The airport continues to receive occasional noise complaints from neighborhoods. In an email to customers and staff the airport stated the following to minimize noise complaints, pilots to follow posted noise abatement procedures, reduce prop RPM soon after takeoff as recommended in checklist, and use runway 5 when winds are calm.
Expansion Proposals[]
As of 2005 proposals to extend the single runway at Doylestown Airport are being debated. The BCAA project incudes 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.
In 2021 Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced Doylestown Airport received $150,000 to make exterior improvement such as repaving and reseal runways and aircraft parking areas.
Future[]
There are ongoing plans to re-pave the runway and replace the taxiway lighting. New runway edge lighting is also in the development. These projects will involve closures of the runway during the night hours. Leading Edge Aviation advises pilots check NOTAMS prior to flying in and out of Doylestown Airport.
References[]
- ^ a b c FAA Airport Form 5010 for DYL PDF, effective 2009-07-02.
- ^ "Pennsylvania Airport History". PennDOT Bureau of Aviation. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
External links[]
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- Bucks County Airport Authority
- Doylestown Airport official site
- "Doylestown Airport master plan" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-27.
- Doylestown Airport at Leading Edge Aviation
- Doylestown Airport webcam
- Doylestown Airport (DYL) at PennDOT Bureau of Aviation
- FAA Terminal Procedures for DYL, effective January 27, 2022
- Resources for this airport:
- FAA airport information for DYL
- AirNav airport information for KDYL
- ASN accident history for DYL
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- NOAA/NWS weather observations: current, past three days
- SkyVector aeronautical chart, Terminal Procedures
- Airports in Pennsylvania
- County airports in Pennsylvania
- Transportation buildings and structures in Bucks County, Pennsylvania