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Airports / Dominican Republic / AZS
Medium airport · AZS
Samaná El Catey International Airport.
Samana, Dominican Republic · 30 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
358 ratings
0
Operators based
30
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Samana, Dominican RepublicELEV 30 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
358
Google reviews
ratings on Google
30
Field elevation
feet above sea level
44
Nearest alternate
nm to JBQ
Field standing
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
La Isabela International Airport (JBQ), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Samaná El Catey International Airport, listed as MDCY / AZS, is a mid-sized airport in Samana, Dominican Republic. Field elevation is 30 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list AZS as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are La Isabela International Airport (JBQ, 44 nm), San Isidro Air Base (MDSI, 46 nm), and Cibao International Airport (STI, 50 nm). The field has a single 9,843-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from AZS are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AZS to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“From the porters to the police officers, customs staff, and even the K9 officers 🐕🦺—everyone is polite, professional, and welcoming.”
Maxim Pashnin5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Simple, smooth, and genuinely enjoyable airport experience.”
Maxim Pashnin5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MDCY
IATA
AZS
FAA / Local
MDCY
Elevation
30 ft
Coordinates
19.2693° N · 69.7374° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Dominican Republic fields
state range 10–565 ft
At 30 ft, AZS sits lower than 70% of the 10 Dominican Republic fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,843 ft
- 07/259,843 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
AZS's 9,843 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 44nmJBQLa Isabela International AirportLa Isabela
- 46nmMDSISan Isidro Air BaseSan Isidro
- 50nmSTICibao International AirportSantiago
- 51nmSDQLas Américas International AirportSanto Domingo
- 56nmPOPGregorio Luperon International AirportPuerto Plata
- 68nmLRMCasa De Campo International AirportLa Romana
Location
Open the full mapMDCY · Samaná El Catey International Airport · Samana, Dominican Republic
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AZS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 704 nm | 2h 2m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 725 nm | 2h 5m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,247 nm | 3h 18m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,315 nm | 3h 27m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,350 nm | 3h 32m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,395 nm | 3h 39m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,524 nm | 3h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,648 nm | 4h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AZS?
- Samaná El Catey International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 AZS?
- Samaná El Catey International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AZS?
- The closest alternate is La Isabela International Airport (JBQ), about 44 nm away, followed by San Isidro Air Base (MDSI) at 46 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AZS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 2m (704 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 5m (725 nm), Washington DC about 3h 18m (1,247 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.