Laurel Airport (Delaware)

Laurel Airport (FAA LID: W48) is a public-use airport located one nautical mile (1.9 km) southwest of the central business district of Laurel, a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is owned by the Town of Laurel.

The airport primarily serves general aviation and provides services such as flight instruction, aircraft maintenance, and hangar rentals. It is often used by recreational pilots and small businesses.

The airport features a single asphalt runway, designated 10/28, which measures 3,000 by 75 feet (914 x 23 m).

While not a large commercial airport, Laurel Airport plays an important role in supporting local aviation activities and providing access to the Laurel community. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2023–2027, in which it is categorized as a general aviation facility.

Nearby airports include Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) in Salisbury, Maryland, and Sussex County Airport (GED) in Georgetown, Delaware.