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Las Americas Intl (MDSD/SDQ) — Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 17/35
Community check: 7 days ago
Elevation: 59 ft

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Checked by the community — 3 field confirmations, last one 7 days ago.

87% Data Complete 45 of 52 points

Missing: Operations

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

57 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 50 on the ground · busiest hour 17:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

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: 2026-10-20

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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

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 119.300 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 126.200 MHz

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: http://www.aerodom.com/app/do/lasamericas.aspx
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
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
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Primary international airport. Full FIS with multiple stations. Main gateway to Dominican Republic.

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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: 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.

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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Active NOTAMs

A0571/26

critical

Only runway closed

RWY 17/35 CLSD

2026-09-23 22:16 UTC 2026-11-18 23:59 UTC

A0597/26

caution Upcoming

Approach procedure change

RNAV STAR NORIM 5H.SPEED RESTRICTION 230KT CANCELLED REF AIP AMDT AIRAC 09/26

2026-10-29 00:00 UTC No end time given (PERM)

Received 2026-10-02 22:32 UTC

A0598/26

caution Upcoming

Approach procedure changed

RNAV STAR PIVAR 5H.TRACK PIVAR-SD179 CHANGED TO 281 DEG MAG REF AIP AMDT AIRAC 09/26

2026-10-29 00:00 UTC No end time given (PERM)

Received 2026-10-02 22:32 UTC

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Nearby Airports

MDBL Boca Chica Airport 5 NM MDSI San Isidro Air Base 7 NM MDLL Los Llanos de Sabanatosa Airport 13 NM MDJB El Higuero Intl 20 NM MDBM San Pedro De Macoris Airport 22 NM MDBA Consuelo Batey Anita airport 22 NM MDLM Los Montones Airport 25 NM MDBE La Romana Batey Lechuga Airport 36 NM

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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?: It depends on the flight. Private flights require customs pre-notification. Permit details for Dominican Republic
Where is MDSD located?: Las Americas Intl (MDSD) is located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
What is the IATA code for MDSD?: The IATA code for Las Americas Intl is SDQ.
Does MDSD have an ILS approach?: Yes, Las Americas Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 17/35.
Is MDSD a port of entry?: Yes, Las Americas Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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