Punta Cana Intl (MDPC) — Higuey, Dominican Republic

• 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

Runway 08/26

• Designation: 08/26
• Dimensions: 10171 X 148
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: HIRL, PAPI
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: GLS 08, VOR 08, VOR DME 08, RNAV (GNSS) 08 / GLS 26, VOR 26, RNAV (GNSS) 26
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 09/27

• Designation: 09/27
• Dimensions: 10171 X 148
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: HIRL, SALS, PAPI
• NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
• Approach Types: GLS 09, VOR 09, VOR DME 09, RNAV (GNSS) 09 / GLS 27, VOR 27, RNAV (GNSS) 27
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 118.800 MHz
• Ground: 121.900 MHz
• Operations: 119.300 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 119.700 MHz
• ATIS: 132.850 MHz

• AIS Tel: +1 809 686 2312
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +1 809 959 2376
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: https://www.puntacanainternationalairport.com
• Remarks: Airport operator: Corporacion Aeroportuaria del Este ([email protected]). Customs tel: +1 809 547 7070. Immigration tel: +1 809 508 2555 x2902. FBO handlers: Cariports, Servair, Universal Aviation. Exclusive fueler: GB Energy Aviation.

• Slot Required: Yes
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: Mandatory prior coordination for all business aviation arrivals (peak season Nov 27 – Jan 15). Submit via ground handler (Universal Aviation Dominican Republic or Pike Aviation). IDAC main office: +1 809 221 7909
• Remarks: Slots required. Landing permits NOT required for private non-revenue flights. Charter (>12 seats) requires permits 48h lead time. Air taxi (≤12 seats) needs CAA notification. Air ambulance exempt.

• Open: 00:00
• Close: 23:59
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: Customs H24. Tel: +1 809 547 7070. CIQ clearance at GAT/FBO averages 5-10 min. Four General Declaration copies required per arrival/departure. Cargo disinfection required on international arrival.

• Landing Fee: Bundled into FBO all-inclusive tariff (no separate landing fee published). Intl GA rates by MTOW: ≤6,500 lb USD 120; 6,501–12,500 lb USD 285; 12,501–30,000 lb USD 375; 30,001–80,000 lb USD 540; 80,001–105,500 lb USD 780. Includes landing, handling, ramp, lounge. Fuel/tech stop ~50% of intl rate. Contact: [email protected]
• Parking Fee: Peak season (Dec 28 – Jan 10): 0–6,500 lb USD 100; 6,501–12,500 lb USD 125; 12,501–30,000 lb USD 188; 30,001–80,000 lb USD 250; 80,001+ lb USD 350 (standard rates outside peak not published)
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: USD
• Remarks: Handling mandatory. Ramp controlled by AVIAM. Handlers: Cariports, Servair. Ramp accommodates 50+ aircraft. No hangar for transient GA. High season (mid-Dec to Apr) parking may be limited.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: No
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Immigration H24. Tel: +1 809 508 2555 x2902. All passengers (except crew) must complete e-ticket application in advance. Passport valid for length of stay. No US Customs pre-clearance.

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• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: No curfew. ARFF Category 9.

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.

• 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)

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