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Punta Cana Intl
Punta Cana Intl (MDPC/PUJ) serves Higuey, Dominican Republic. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (08/26, 09/27). Field elevation is 47 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
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MDPC
- Name: Punta Cana Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 18.5674
- Longitude: -68.363403
- Elevation: 47 ft
- Country: Dominican Republic
- Municipality: Higuey
- IATA Code: PUJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo
- Distance from City: 37.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 10171 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 10171 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.800 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 132.850 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: 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 4,500 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: DOP 2,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: DOP
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MDPC.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at MDPC.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Major international port of entry. Full FIS. Busiest airport in the Caribbean by passenger volume.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: High traffic volume. Slot coordination recommended during peak season Dec-Apr.
Alternates
MDLR
- ICAO: MDLR
- Name: Casa De Campo Intl
- Distance (NM): 32.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Full customs and immigration. Popular for resort traffic.
MDSD
- ICAO: MDSD
- Name: Las Americas Intl
- Distance (NM): 74.8
- 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): 88.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry for tourist area. Immigration available.
MDJB
- ICAO: MDJB
- Name: El Higuero Intl
- Distance (NM): 92.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Full immigration and customs. Serves domestic and regional flights.
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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at MDPC?
- The tower frequency at Punta Cana Intl is 118.8 MHz.
- What fuel is available at MDPC?
- Punta Cana Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does MDPC require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Punta Cana Intl (Dominican Republic).