Cibao Intl
Cibao Intl (MDST/STI) serves Santiago, Dominican Republic. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 565 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MDST
- Name: Cibao Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 19.406099
- Longitude: -70.604698
- Elevation: 565 ft
- Country: Dominican Republic
- Municipality: Santiago
- IATA Code: STI
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo
- Distance from City: 37.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 8595 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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 3,200 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: DOP 1,400 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: DOP
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MDST.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at MDST.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Customs and immigration available. Serves Cibao Valley region.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Second largest city in DR. Growing international traffic.
Alternates
MDPP
- ICAO: MDPP
- Name: Gregorio Luperon Intl
- Distance (NM): 21.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Full customs and immigration for north coast tourism.
MDCY
- ICAO: MDCY
- Name: El Catey Intl
- Distance (NM): 49.8
- 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): 61.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Full immigration and customs. Serves domestic and regional flights.
MDBH
- ICAO: MDBH
- Name: Maria Montez Intl
- Distance (NM): 75.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Immigration and customs available during operating hours.
MDSD
- ICAO: MDSD
- Name: Las Americas Intl
- Distance (NM): 79.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Primary international airport. Full FIS with multiple stations. Main gateway to Dominican Republic.
Airport Services
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Dominican Republic Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require customs pre-notification.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at MDST?
- The tower frequency at Cibao Intl is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at MDST?
- Cibao Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does MDST require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Cibao Intl (Dominican Republic).