Newberg Airport — Smyrna's Private Aviation Facility in Northern Kent County
Newberg Airport is a private general aviation airstrip in Smyrna, Delaware, serving the northern Kent County aviation community alongside Smyrna Airport as a second private aviation option in this growing Delaware town. The Newberg name suggests a family or property-based airport identity common among the private airstrips of the Delmarva Peninsula's agricultural communities. Smyrna's rapid growth along the Route 13 and Route 1 corridors has brought new residential development to the area, but private airstrips like Newberg Airport reflect the longer-established aviation traditions of the farming families who have owned property in northern Kent County for generations. FAA Eastern Region oversight and Delaware DOT aeronautics section registration apply to this private-use facility.
Smyrna's position on the coastal plain at roughly 20 feet MSL provides the flat, obstacle-free terrain that makes private airstrip operations in this area straightforward from a terrain management perspective. Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, one of the most important Atlantic Flyway stopover points on the East Coast, lies approximately 8 miles to the east, and the massive seasonal concentrations of Snow Geese, Canada Geese, and Tundra Swans at the refuge create significant bird hazard periods during October-November and February-March migration seasons. Pilots operating from Newberg Airport should review AHAS (Avian Hazard Advisory System) data during migration season, as the bird concentrations in the Smyrna area can be among the largest on the Atlantic coast.
Where is Newberg Airport located?
Newberg Airport is located in Smyrna, Delaware, in northern Kent County, approximately 20 miles north of Dover and 20 miles south of Wilmington near the Kent-New Castle county border.
What bird hazards should pilots at Newberg Airport know about?
The Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, approximately 8 miles east of Smyrna, hosts some of the largest concentrations of migratory waterfowl on the Atlantic coast. Snow Geese populations at Bombay Hook can reach 100,000+ birds during peak migration, creating significant bird strike risk in the area.
Is Newberg Airport related to Smyrna Airport?
Newberg Airport and Smyrna Airport are two separate aviation facilities in Smyrna, Delaware. They are distinct private facilities with different ownership serving the same northern Kent County community.
What permission is required to land at Newberg Airport?
Newberg Airport is a private-use facility requiring advance permission from the owner. Contact information is available through FAA Eastern Region airport records and Delaware DOT aeronautics section resources.
Newberg Airport Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Smyrna, Delaware.
| Name | Newberg Airport |
| Address | 214 West Commerce Street, Smyrna DE 19977 Map |
| Phone | (302) 653-5600 |
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Map of Newberg Airport
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Flying Near the Atlantic Flyway — Newberg Airport in Smyrna, Delaware
Smyrna's aviation community benefits from the town's accessible location between Wilmington and Dover on U.S. Route 13. Newberg Airport's private character means that aircraft owners and their guests enjoy a personalized flying environment far from the crowds of New Castle County Airport (ILG). The Delaware bay's wildlife refuges and the agricultural landscape of Kent County create a flying environment that is simultaneously productive for cross-country training and rewarding for recreational scenic flying over one of the East Coast's most ecologically significant regions.
Pilots planning operations from Newberg Airport during fall and winter should review the Avian Hazard Advisory System (AHAS) for current bird strike risk levels, which can be elevated to extreme during peak Snow Goose concentrations at Bombay Hook. The FAA Eastern Region publishes wildlife hazard information that helps general aviation pilots in the Smyrna area plan operations around peak migration periods. Delaware DOT aeronautics resources and New Castle County Airport's comprehensive FBO services remain the primary general aviation support infrastructure for northern Kent County pilots who need services beyond what private strips can provide. Contact the owner for current Newberg Airport access procedures and runway condition information before planning any visit.