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Las Americas Intl

Las Americas Intl (MDSD/SDQ) serves Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 59 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4
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Contacts 1/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: MDSD
  • Name: Las Americas Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 18.429701
  • Longitude: -69.6689
  • Elevation: 59 ft
  • Country: Dominican Republic
  • Municipality: Santo Domingo
  • IATA Code: SDQ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo
  • Distance from City: 24.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 11000 X 200
  • 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: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 126.200 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: http://www.aerodom.com/app/do/lasamericas.aspx
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: DOP 5,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: DOP 2,500 per 1,000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: DOP
  • Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MDSD.

Fuel Information

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

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Primary international airport. Full FIS with multiple stations. Main gateway to Dominican Republic.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Primary airport for Santo Domingo. Noise abatement procedures in effect 2300-0600 local.

Alternates

MDJB

  • ICAO: MDJB
  • Name: El Higuero Intl
  • Distance (NM): 20.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Full immigration and customs. Serves domestic and regional flights.

MDLR

  • ICAO: MDLR
  • Name: Casa De Campo Intl
  • Distance (NM): 43.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Full customs and immigration. Popular for resort traffic.

MDCY

  • ICAO: MDCY
  • Name: El Catey Intl
  • Distance (NM): 50.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry for tourist area. Immigration available.

MDPC

  • ICAO: MDPC
  • Name: Punta Cana Intl
  • Distance (NM): 74.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Major international port of entry. Full FIS. Busiest airport in the Caribbean by passenger volume.

MDST

  • ICAO: MDST
  • Name: Cibao Intl
  • Distance (NM): 79.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Customs and immigration available. Serves Cibao Valley region.

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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at MDSD?
The tower frequency at Las Americas Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at MDSD?
Las Americas Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does MDSD require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Las Americas Intl (Dominican Republic).