Airports / Dominican Republic / CBJ
Cabo Rojo Airport.
Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic · 262 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
20 ratings
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Operators based
262
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 10
Dominican Republic airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 20 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Dominican Republic fields.
36 nm
To the nearest alternate
Maria Montez International Airport (BRX).
Overview
Located in Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, Cabo Rojo Airport (MDCR / CBJ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 262 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
CBJ has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Maria Montez International Airport (BRX, 36 nm), Jacmel Airport (JAK, 53 nm), and Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP, 54 nm). CBJ offers a single 4,950-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of CBJ vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from CBJ, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
MDCR
IATA
CBJ
FAA / Local
MDCR
Elevation
262 ft
Coordinates
17.9290° N · 71.6448° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Dominican Republic fields
state range 10–565 ft
At 262 ft, CBJ sits higher than 80% of the 10 Dominican Republic fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,950 ft
- 11/294,950 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,950 ft
CBJ's 4,950 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 36nmBRXMaria Montez International AirportBarahona
- 53nmJAKJacmel AirportJacmel
- 54nmPAPToussaint Louverture International AirportPort-au-Prince
- 102nmJBQLa Isabela International AirportLa Isabela
- 107nmSTICibao International AirportSantiago
- 112nmCAPCap Haitien International AirportCap Haitien
Location
Open the full mapMDCR · Cabo Rojo Airport · Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CBJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 674 nm | 1h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 704 nm | 2h 2m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,298 nm | 3h 25m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,353 nm | 3h 33m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,382 nm | 3h 37m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,472 nm | 3h 49m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,474 nm | 3h 50m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,600 nm | 4h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CBJ?
- Cabo Rojo Airport's longest paved runway is 4,950 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CBJ?
- Cabo Rojo Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,950 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to CBJ?
- The closest alternate is Maria Montez International Airport (BRX), about 36 nm away, followed by Jacmel Airport (JAK) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CBJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 1h 58m (674 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 2m (704 nm), Washington DC about 3h 25m (1,298 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.