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2.2.1 Dominican Republic Las Americas International Airport
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Airport Overview 

Las Americas is the main international airport, located in Santo Domingo, and the main entry point for humanitarian aid for the entire island of Hispaniola.  

The airport is managed and operated by Dominican Airports Century XXI (Aerodom) company. This company was given a mandate by the Dominican State to construct, modernise, operate and manage six international airports in the Dominican Republic.  

The airport receives approximately 140 flights per day from Europe, North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. 

The airport is located approximately 10km (by car) from the Zona Franca Multimodal Caucedo port. 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 

Province or District 

SANTO DOMINGO 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport 

BOCA CHICA 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Aeropuerto Internacional José Francisco Peña Gómez. (JFPG) 

Latitude 

18° 25' 47" N 

Longitude 

069° 40' 80" W 

Elevation (ft and m) 

17 m (56 ft) 

IATA Code 

SDQ 

ICAO Code 

MDSD 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

 

Management Contact Person 

 

Open From (hours) 

0:00 hrs 

Open To (hours) 

24:00 hrs 

Airport Picture 

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link:4.5 Dominican Republic Airport Companies Contact List

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Las Americas has modern infrastructure and safety equipment and the capacity to handle about 4.1 million passengers a year. 

The Cargo Terminal (Punta Caucedo), is located on the north side of the airport. It offers the necessary facilities for cargo airlines, operating several flights from this terminal to various points in the Americas and Europe on both fixed itineraries and charters. The cargo terminal ramp also provides overflow parking if the main terminal is full. The majority of passenger airlines that serve the airport also offer freight services. 

Performance for 2012 

 

Per Year 

Per Month 

Per Day 

Total Aircraft Movements 

32,380 (2012) 

 

 

Total Passengers 

3,141,333 (2012) 

 

 

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

N/A 

 

 

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

49,647 

 

 

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

NONE 

 

 

Runways 

The runway was reconstructed in 2007. It has capacity to take an Airbus A380 and Antonov An-225 (in the wake of the 2010 Haiti earthquake). 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

3,354 (m) X 60 (m) 

Orientation 

17-35 

Surface 

Asphalt 

Helicopter Pad(s) 

Helipad #1 

Present 

Yes  

Largest Helicopter that can Land 

Any size, no space limitation 

Width and Length (m) 

17 x 17m 

Surface 

Asphalt 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Customs 

Yes  

JET A-1 fuel 

Yes  

Immigration 

Yes 

AVGAS 100 

Yes 

Terminal Building 

Yes 

Single Point Refueling 

Yes 

Passenger Terminal 

Yes 

Air Starter Units 

Yes 

Cargo terminal 

Yes 

Ground Power (mobile) 

Yes 

Pax Transport to Airfield 

Yes 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes 

Control Tower 

Yes 

Latrine Servicing 

Yes 

Weather Facilities 

Yes 

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 

9 

Catering Services 

Yes 

De-icing Equipment 

Yes 

Base Operating Room 

Yes 

Parking Ramp Lighting 

Yes 

Airport Radar 

Yes 

Approach & Runway Lights 

Yes 

NDB 

NO 

VOR 

Yes 

ILS 

Yes 

 

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo 

Up to 747 aircraft type                     

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet 

Up to 747 aircraft type                     

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 

N/A 

Storage Area (m3 and MT) 

 

Handling Equipment 

Elevators / Hi Loaders  

Yes  

Max Capacity (MT) 

18.18 

Max Height (m) 

 

Loading Ramps 

No record 

Other Comments 

 

Customs Guidance 

For more information on customs in Dominican Republic, please see the following link: 1.3 Dominican Republic Customs Information

Storage Facilities 

Las Americas has a cargo area, warehouse, parking for 1,285 vehicles, offices for agencies and authorities and commercial companies. 

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

Charges 

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) 

 

0 - 7,000 

7,001 - 136,000 

136,001 and over 

Navigation (per journey) USD - $ 

USD$2.46 - USD$ 7.40 

USD$ 7.40 - USD$140.00 

USD$140.00 - USD$211.00 

Landing USD - $ 

 

 

 

Night Landing USD - $ 

 

 

 

Night Take-Off USD - $ 

 

 

 

Parking 

 

 

 

Handling Charges 

 

 

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

Fuel Services are supplied by Terpel, a Columbian-based private service-provider. Fleet of 15 vehicles. 

The service-provider is certified according to international standards: quality (ISO 9001), safety (OHSAS 18001), environmental staff (ISO 14001) and the Norwegian standard for the management of industrial safety, occupational health and environmental management (NORSOK S-006). 

This company currently has an exclusive contract with the Dominican Petroleum Refinery. In the case of a lack of fuel they are on duty to provide any services or compensate monetarily. 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ 

Jet A-1 

US$ 3.73 / Gal 

Avgas 

US$ 12.70 

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES 

Import Charges 

Type of Charge 

Rate USD - $ per kg 

Comments 

Handling Charge 

 

 

Break Bulk Fee 

 

 

Diplomatic Mail 

 

 

Strong Room – per consignment 

 

 

Cold Storage Fee 

0-100 pounds =  US$5.00 p/day  

101-300 pounds  =  US$20.00 p/day 

301-500 pounds  =  US$15.00 p/day 

501-1000 pounds  =  US$30.00 p/day 

1001-4000 pounds  =  US$40.00 p/day 

4001-8000 pounds  =  US$50.00 p/day 

More than 8000 pounds  =  US$70.00 p/day 

 

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours 

 

 

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt 

US 15.00 / doc 

 

Storage per Day 

 

 

Export 

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo 

N/A 

 

International Air Waybill 

US 15.00 / doc 

 

Local Air Waybill 

US 15.00 / doc 

 

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation 

US 18.00 / doc 

 

Air Way Bill Documentation 

US 15.00 / doc 

 

Diplomatic Mail 

US 15.00 / doc 

 

Storage Charges per Day 

0.02 USD p/kg 

 

Security 

Aerodom airports operate according to international laws and regulations and coordinates with relevant authorities and regulators. The airport has relevant technological security measures for monitoring and continuous checking regarding commercial passenger flights and freight flights. 



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