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El Higuero Intl (MDJB/JBQ) — Santo Domingo/El Higuero, Dominican Republic

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.9
Runways: 01/19
Elevation: 98 ft

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81% Data Complete 42 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Oct 27

3 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z

2026-10-142026-10-27

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: MDJB
Name: El Higuero Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 18.5725
Longitude: -69.985603
Elevation: 98 ft
Country: Dominican Republic
Municipality: Santo Domingo/El Higuero
IATA Code: JBQ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo
Distance from City: 8.9 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01/19

Designation: 01/19
Dimensions: 5412 X 100
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.900 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: DOP 2,500 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: DOP 1,200 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: DOP
Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MDJB.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at MDJB.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International port of entry. Full immigration and customs. Serves domestic and regional flights.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Secondary Santo Domingo airport. Noise abatement over residential areas.

Alternates

MDSD

ICAO: MDSD
Name: Las Americas Intl
Distance (NM): 20.0
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Primary international airport. Full FIS with multiple stations. Main gateway to Dominican Republic.

MDCY

ICAO: MDCY
Name: El Catey Intl
Distance (NM): 44.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry for tourist area. Immigration available.

MDST

ICAO: MDST
Name: Cibao Intl
Distance (NM): 61.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Customs and immigration available. Serves Cibao Valley region.

MDLR

ICAO: MDLR
Name: Casa De Campo Intl
Distance (NM): 61.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Full customs and immigration. Popular for resort traffic.

MDBH

ICAO: MDBH
Name: Maria Montez Intl
Distance (NM): 67.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Immigration and customs available during operating hours.

Airport Services

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Dominican Republic Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 2d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 48 hours (charter >12 seats); notification only (charter <=12 seats / air ambulance)

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require customs pre-notification.

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Active NOTAMs

A0599/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AD GRASS CUTTING INPR ON BOTH SIDES OF RWY 01/19

2026-10-03 12:00 UTC 2027-01-03 22:00 UTC

A0614/26

caution

Runway restriction

RWY 01/19 WIP

2026-10-14 13:00 UTC 2026-10-28 21:00 UTC

Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.

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Nearby Airports

MDLM Los Montones Airport 7 NM MDSI San Isidro Air Base 13 NM MDSD Las Americas Intl 20 NM MDBL Boca Chica Airport 24 NM MDLL Los Llanos de Sabanatosa Airport 26 NM MDBA Consuelo Batey Anita airport 35 NM MDAN Cotui Angelina Airport 36 NM MDBM San Pedro De Macoris Airport 41 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at MDJB?: The tower frequency at El Higuero Intl is 118.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at MDJB?: El Higuero Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does MDJB require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Permit details for Dominican Republic
Where is MDJB located?: El Higuero Intl (MDJB) is located in Santo Domingo/El Higuero, Dominican Republic.
What is the IATA code for MDJB?: The IATA code for El Higuero Intl is JBQ.
Is MDJB a port of entry?: Yes, El Higuero Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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