Airports / Dominican Republic / STI
Cibao International Airport.
Santiago, Dominican Republic · 565 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
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#1 / 10
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4.4★ across 6119 Google ratings , ranked against 10 rated Dominican Republic fields.
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Cibao International Airport (MDST / STI) is a large commercial airport serving Santiago, Dominican Republic. Field elevation is 565 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list STI as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP, 21 nm), Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS, 50 nm), and La Isabela International Airport (JBQ, 61 nm). The field has a single 8,595-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from STI 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 STI to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
MDST
IATA
STI
FAA / Local
MDST
Elevation
565 ft
Coordinates
19.4041° N · 70.6044° 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 565 ft, STI sits higher than 90% of the 10 Dominican Republic fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,595 ft
- 11/298,595 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,595 ft
STI's 8,595 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.
- 21nmPOPGregorio Luperon International AirportPuerto Plata
- 50nmAZSSamaná El Catey International AirportSamana
- 61nmJBQLa Isabela International AirportLa Isabela
- 72nmMDSISan Isidro Air BaseSan Isidro
- 75nmBRXMaria Montez International AirportBarahona
- 79nmSDQLas Américas International AirportSanto Domingo
Location
Open the full mapMDST · Cibao International Airport · Santiago, Dominican Republic
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from STI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 659 nm | 1h 56m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 682 nm | 1h 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,226 nm | 3h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,300 nm | 3h 25m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,314 nm | 3h 27m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,385 nm | 3h 37m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,477 nm | 3h 50m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,605 nm | 4h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use STI?
- Cibao International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,595 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 STI?
- Cibao International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,595 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to STI?
- The closest alternate is Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), about 21 nm away, followed by Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) at 50 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from STI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 1h 56m (659 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 59m (682 nm), Washington DC about 3h 15m (1,226 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.