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Staff & service
“Courteous and helpful government and private staff.”
Ivan Garcia-Caban5★ on Google
Airports / Dominican Republic / JBQ
Medium airport · JBQ
La Isabela International Airport.
La Isabela, Dominican Republic · 98 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
642 ratings
0
Operators based
98
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
La Isabela, Dominican RepublicELEV 98 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
642
Google reviews
ratings on Google
98
Field elevation
feet above sea level
13
Nearest alternate
nm to MDSI
Field standing
#2 / 10
Dominican Republic airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 642 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Dominican Republic fields.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
San Isidro Air Base (MDSI), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
La Isabela International Airport, listed as MDJB / JBQ, is a mid-sized airport in La Isabela, Dominican Republic. The airport sits 98 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into JBQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are San Isidro Air Base (MDSI, 13 nm), Las Américas International Airport (SDQ, 20 nm), and Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS, 44 nm). With a single 5,412-foot paved runway, JBQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from JBQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under MDLI and SDI. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from La Isabela.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Shops for sundries, light snacks, wraps, sandwiches and refreshments.”
Ivan Garcia-Caban5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for La Isabela International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
MDJB
IATA
JBQ
FAA / Local
MDJB
Elevation
98 ft
Coordinates
18.5725° N · 69.9856° 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 98 ft, JBQ sits higher than 50% of the 10 Dominican Republic fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,412 ft
- 01/195,412 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,412 ft
JBQ's 5,412 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-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.
- 13nmMDSISan Isidro Air BaseSan Isidro
- 20nmSDQLas Américas International AirportSanto Domingo
- 44nmAZSSamaná El Catey International AirportSamana
- 61nmSTICibao International AirportSantiago
- 62nmLRMCasa De Campo International AirportLa Romana
- 67nmBRXMaria Montez International AirportBarahona
Location
Open the full mapMDJB · La Isabela International Airport · La Isabela, Dominican Republic
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JBQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 718 nm | 2h 4m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 742 nm | 2h 8m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,284 nm | 3h 23m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,354 nm | 3h 33m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,375 nm | 3h 36m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,436 nm | 3h 44m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,532 nm | 3h 58m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,660 nm | 4h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JBQ?
- La Isabela International Airport's longest paved runway is 5,412 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-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 JBQ?
- La Isabela International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,412 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to JBQ?
- The closest alternate is San Isidro Air Base (MDSI), about 13 nm away, followed by Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JBQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 4m (718 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 8m (742 nm), Washington DC about 3h 23m (1,284 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.