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Airports / Dominican Republic / SDQ
Large airport · SDQ
Las Américas International Airport.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · 59 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
15,916 ratings
4
Operators based
59
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicELEV 59 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
15,916
Google reviews
ratings on Google
4
Based operators
charter operators on the field
59
Field elevation
feet above sea level
7
Nearest alternate
nm to MDSI
Field standing
#4 / 10
Dominican Republic airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 15916 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Dominican Republic fields.
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
San Isidro Air Base (MDSI), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Las Américas International Airport (MDSD / SDQ) is a large commercial airport serving Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The airport sits 59 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aerolineas MAS, S.A., Air Century S.A, and Helidosa Aviation Group are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are San Isidro Air Base (MDSI, 7 nm), La Isabela International Airport (JBQ, 20 nm), and Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM, 43 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 11,000-foot paved runway, SDQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SDQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Aeropuerto Internacional de Las Américas and José Francisco Peña Gómez Intl. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Santo Domingo.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The Amex lounge was a nice bonus and a comfortable place to relax before the flight.”
Aaron Ryan (Mr. Ryan)5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Even before my trip, I received a welcoming email with helpful information and beautiful recommendations of places to visit.”
Florence Leveque5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Las Américas International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
MDSD
IATA
SDQ
FAA / Local
MDSD
Elevation
59 ft
Coordinates
18.4297° N · 69.6689° 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 59 ft, SDQ sits lower than 50% of the 10 Dominican Republic fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,000 ft
- 17/3511,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/369,813 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,000 ft
SDQ's 11,000 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.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmMDSISan Isidro Air BaseSan Isidro
- 20nmJBQLa Isabela International AirportLa Isabela
- 43nmLRMCasa De Campo International AirportLa Romana
- 51nmAZSSamaná El Catey International AirportSamana
- 75nmPUJPunta Cana International AirportPunta Cana
- 79nmSTICibao International AirportSantiago
Location
Open the full mapMDSD · Las Américas International Airport · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SDQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 737 nm | 2h 7m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 761 nm | 2h 10m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,297 nm | 3h 25m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,365 nm | 3h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,393 nm | 3h 38m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,446 nm | 3h 46m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,552 nm | 4h 1m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,680 nm | 4h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SDQ?
- Las Américas International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,000 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 SDQ?
- Las Américas International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SDQ?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Las Américas International Airport as a home base, including Aerolineas MAS, S.A., Air Century S.A, Helidosa Aviation Group. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to SDQ?
- The closest alternate is San Isidro Air Base (MDSI), about 7 nm away, followed by La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SDQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 2h 7m (737 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 10m (761 nm), Washington DC about 3h 25m (1,297 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.