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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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
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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

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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Frequently 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).