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El Higuero Intl (MDJB/JBQ) — Santo Domingo/El Higuero, Dominican Republic
El Higuero Intl (MDJB/JBQ) serves Santo Domingo/El Higuero, Dominican Republic. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 98 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
0/2
Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Observed Activity
· Sep 11
16 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 20:00Z
2026-08-292026-09-11
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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: No
- 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: No
- 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
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Full immigration and customs. Serves domestic and regional flights.
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.
Active NOTAMs
A0492/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD GRASS CUTTING INPR ON BOTH SIDES OF RWY 01/19
2026-08-14 15:41:00
2026-09-28 23:00:00
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for El Higuero Intl (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.
- How long is the runway at MDJB?
- The main runway at El Higuero Intl (01/19) measures 5412 X 100.
- Is MDJB a port of entry?
- Yes, El Higuero Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.