5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Despite its size, the airport is clean, well-maintained, and equipped with the essential facilities travelers need.”
Sai P5★ on Google
Airports / Dominican Republic / PUJ
Large airport · PUJ
Punta Cana International Airport.
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · 47 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
16,260 ratings
0
Operators based
47
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicELEV 47 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
16,260
Google reviews
ratings on Google
47
Field elevation
feet above sea level
32
Nearest alternate
nm to LRM
Field standing
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM).
Overview
Located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Punta Cana International Airport (MDPC / PUJ) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 47 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list PUJ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM, 32 nm), Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN, 70 nm), and Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ, 72 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,171-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Punta Cana, Dominican Republic destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PUJ to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport is relatively small compared to major international hubs, which makes navigation easy and stress-free.”
Sai P5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Friendly staff, short queues and a clean, well organised airport made the journey easy and stress-free.”
AhmedLondonandBeyond5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MDPC
IATA
PUJ
FAA / Local
MDPC
Elevation
47 ft
Coordinates
18.5671° N · 68.3646° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Dominican Republic fields
state range 10–565 ft
At 47 ft, PUJ sits lower than 60% of the 10 Dominican Republic fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,171 ft
- 08/2610,171 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/2710,171 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,171 ft
PUJ's 10,171 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.
- 32nmLRMCasa De Campo International AirportLa Romana
- 70nmBQNRafael Hernández International AirportAguadilla
- 72nmMAZEugenio Maria De Hostos AirportMayaguez
- 75nmSDQLas Américas International AirportSanto Domingo
- 80nmMDSISan Isidro Air BaseSan Isidro
- 89nmAZSSamaná El Catey International AirportSamana
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapMDPC · Punta Cana International Airport · Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PUJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 792 nm | 2h 15m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 812 nm | 2h 17m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,312 nm | 3h 27m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,370 nm | 3h 35m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,432 nm | 3h 44m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,443 nm | 3h 45m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,612 nm | 4h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,724 nm | 4h 25m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PUJ?
- Punta Cana International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,171 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 PUJ?
- Punta Cana International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,171 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PUJ?
- The closest alternate is Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM), about 32 nm away, followed by Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN) at 70 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PUJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 15m (792 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 17m (812 nm), Washington DC about 3h 27m (1,312 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.