Davenport Municipal Airport – DVN Airport

Davenport Municipal Airport or DVN Airport is a public use airport owned by the city of Davenport. It is located in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa and serves the Davenport area. It is classified as a general aviation facility.

Best Time to Visit

The airport’s history dates back to 1948. It has served as the home to the Quad City Air Show which opened since 1987. Today, the DVN airport occupies a land area measuring 764 acres. It has two runways, both of which are paved with concrete. Back in January 2011, the airport received a new terminal with an attached hangar which cost $3 million. The airport also has a pilot’s lounge, a business center, conference rooms, and a flight planning room as well. Recently, the airport also received a $63,000 grant for an environmental impact study from the US Department of Transportation. Several areas located nearby can make use of the available services in the airport including Bettendorf, Eldridge, and Rapids City.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Travelers passing by or staying for a vacation will easily find a hotel to stay the night or more. One hotel is the Best Western Plus Steeplegate Inn. This is a relaxed hotel with a sprawling lawn and also has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi and breakfast comes free with the accommodation. The Holiday Inn Rock Island – Quad Cities is another good choice. It is a contemporary hotel with rooms styled to relaxation. There is also an indoor pool and a fitness center. For a modern option, there is the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Davenport. Rooms are clean and sophisticated. There is an indoor pool and a fitness center, plus WiFi and breakfast is free.

There is an airport located nearby, the MIL-Quad City International Airport, located 19 minutes away from DVN.