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2.2.2 Dominican Republic Cibao International Airport
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Airport Overview 

Cibao International Airport is a company organised to function as a "sociedad anonima”, governed by Decree 185-000, which authorises their operations and international aviation agreements. Founded on January 16, 2000. 

The Cibao International Airport infrastructure consists of the main international terminal, domestic terminal and a cargo terminal. The international terminal is the most utilised and receives most of the flights operating in here and it has modern installations to make easier the check-in, boarding and baggage claim processes.  

Exemption from fees for landing, lighting and parking for 48 hours for all private aircraft operating in General Aviation.  

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 

Province or District 

UveralLicey Provincia Santiago 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

10 km east Santiago City 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Aeropuerto Internacional del Cibao, S.A. 

Latitude 

19º 24´26.34´´ N 

Longitude 

070º 36´13.70´´ W 

Elevation (ft and m) 

7msnm ( 567 ft) 

IATA Code 

STI 

ICAO Code 

MDST 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

Aeropuerto Internacional del Cibao, S.A. 

Management Contact Person 

Luis Díaz 

Open From (hours) 

0:00 hrs 

Open To (hours) 

24:00 hrs 

Airport Picture 





Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

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

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

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Performance for 2017 

 

Per Year 

Per Month 

Per Day 

Total Aircraft Movements 

12,243 

 

 

Total Passengers 

1,386,986 

 

 

 

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

N/A 

 

 

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

25,154,749 pounds 

 

 

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

N/A 

 

 

Runways 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

2,620 (m) X 45(m) 

Orientation 

110 – 290 

Surface 

Asphalt, Concrete Headers 

Helicopter Pad(s) 

Helipad #1 

Present 

Yes  

Largest Helicopter that can Land 

No restriction 

Width and Length (m) 

17m x 17 m 

Surface 

Concrete 

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) 

Yes  

Catering Services 

Yes  

De-icing Equipment 

 

Base Operating Room 

Yes  

Parking Ramp Lighting 

Yes  

Airport Radar 

Yes  

Approach & Runway Lights 

Yes  

NDB 

Yes  

VOR 

Yes  

ILS 

 

 

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo 

Max:  B767-300 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet 

Max:  B767-300 

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 

43,219 

Storage Area (mand MT) 

 

Handling Equipment 

Elevators / Hi Loaders  

Yes 

Max Capacity (MT) 

40,000 pounds 

Max Height (m) 

 

Loading Ramps 

N/A 

Other Comments 

 

Customs Guidance 

Customs Contact 

Name & Address 

Dirección General de Aduanas  

Contact  

Norma Islanda Santos  - Administrador de Aduanas 

Mob 

N/A 

Telephone 

809-233-8292 

Fax 

N/A 

Days 

Monday to Friday

Hours 

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM 

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

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

Charges 

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) 

 

0 - 7,000 

7,001 - 136,000 

Over-Flight 

Navigation (per journey) USD - $ 

0-3,500 kgs  USD 30.00  

3,501-11,000 USD 30.00 

11,001-25,000 USD 60.00 

25,001-60,000 USD 90.00 

60,001-100,000 USD 120.00 

100,001-200,000 USD 150.00 

200,001-OVER USD 180.00 

 

 

Landing USD - $ 

 

 

 

Night Landing USD - $ 

 

 

 

Night Take-Off USD - $ 

 

 

 

Parking 

 

 

 

Handling Charges 

 

 

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ 

Jet A-1 

2.90 Gallon 

Avgas 

7.35 Gallon 

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES 

Import Charges 

Type of Charge 

Rate USD - $ per kg 

Comments 

Handling Charge 

7 cents per kilogram / Minimum 15 Kilogram 

 

Break Bulk Fee 

7 cents per kilogram / Minimum 15 Kilogram 

 

Diplomatic Mail 

7 cents per kilogram / Minimum 15 Kilogram 

 

Strong Room – per consignment 

 

 

Cold Storage Fee 

USD $ 0.20 per Kilo, Minimum USD $ 10.00 Journal, Journal Maximo USD $ 125.00 based on the weight 

 

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours 

 

 

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt 

USD$17.00 

 

Storage per Day 

USD $ 0.05 Per Kilo, USD $ 10.00 Journal, after 5 calendar days of arriving cargo, based on chargeable weight 

 

Export 

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo 

4 cents p/pound 

 

International Air Waybill 

USD$15.00 

 

Local Air Waybill 

USD$15.00 

 

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation 

 

 

Air Way Bill Documentation 

 

 

Diplomatic Mail 

7 cents per kilogram / Minimum 15 Kilogram 

 

Storage Charges per Day 

USD $ 0.05 Per Kilo, USD $ 10.00 Journal, after 5 calendar days of arriving cargo, based on chargeable weight 

 


According to accepted types of loads dimension, air specifications: 

Lower Deck Container-IATA Type 8D-IATA Prefix: APA-APA: LD-2

Maximum Gross Weight

1,225 kg / 2,700 lb 

Volume 

3.4 m3 / 120 ft3 

Tare 
60 kg / 132 lb 

External Dimensions 
(L x W x H) 
1,194 mm x 1,534 mm x 1,626 mm 
(47 in x 60.4 in x 64 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 
777, 767 


 

Lower Deck Container-IATA Type 8-IATA Prefix: AK-ATA: LD-3 

Maximum Gross Weight 

1,588 kg / 3,500 lb 

Volume 

4.53 m3 / 160 ft3 

Tare 

70 kg / 154 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

1,562 mm x 1,534 mm x 1,626 mm 

(61.5 in x 60.4 in x 64 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

DC10-30 Freighter, DC10, 747, 777, 767 


Lower Deck Container-IATA Type 6-IATA Prefix: ALF-ATA: LD-6

Maximum Gross Weight 

3,175 kg / 7,000 lb 

Volume 

6.94 m3 / 245 ft3 

Tare 

180 kg / 397 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

3,175 mm x 1,534 mm x 1,626 mm (125 in x 60.4 in x 64 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

747, 747F, L1011 

Lower Deck Container-IATA Type 6B-IATA Prefix: AQ-ATA: LD-8 

Maximum Gross Weight 

2,449 kg / 5,400 lb 

Volume 

6.94 m3 / 245 ft3 

Tare 

120 kg / 264 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

2,438 mm x 1,534 mm x 1,626 mm (96 in x 60.4 in x 64 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

777, 767 


Container-IATA Type 5-IATA Prefix: AAP-ATA: LD-9 

Maximum Gross Weight 

6,033 kg / 13,300 lb 

Volume 

9.91 m3 / 350 ft3 

Tare 

200 kg / 440 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

3,175 mm x 2,235 mm x 1,626 mm (125 in x 88 in x 64 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

747, 747F, L1011 

 

Upper Deck Container-IATA Type 5-IATA Prefix: AAK-ATA: LD-7 

Maximum Gross Weight 

6,033 kg / 13,300 lb 

Volume 

9.91 m3 / 350 ft3 

Tare 

200 kg / 440 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

3,175 mm x 2,235 mm x 1,626 mm (125 in x 88 in x 64 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

N/A 


Main Deck Container-IATA Type 2/2Q-IATA Prefix: AMA 

Maximum Gross Weight 

6,804 kg / 15,000 lb 

Volume 

17.16 m3 / 606 ft3 

Tare 

260 kg / 572 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

3,175 mm x 2,438 mm x 2,438 mm (125 in x 96 in x 96 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

747F 


Lower Deck Container-IATA Type 2BG-IATA Prefix: AMU 

Maximum Gross Weight 

6,033 kg / 13,300 lb 

Volume 

13.7 m3 / 480 ft3 

Tare 

200 kg / 440 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

3,175 mm x 2,438 mm x 1,626 mm (125 in x 96 in x 64 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

747, 747F 

Lower Deck Pallet with Net-IATA Type 6-IATA Prefix: PL 

3,175 kg / 7,000 lb 

Volume 

6.94 m3 / 245 ft3 

Tare 

90 kg / 198 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

3,175 mm x 1,534 mm x 1,626 mm (125 in x 60.4 in x 64 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

DC10, DC10-30 Freighter, 747, 777 

Pallet with Net-IATA Type 5-IATA Prefix: PA 

Maximum Gross Weight 

4,626 kg / 10,200 lb 

Volume 

9.91 m3 / 350 ft3 

Tare 

120 kg / 264 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

3,715 mm x 2,235 mm x 1,626 mm (125 in x 88 in x 64 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

DC10-30 Freighter, DC10-30 

747, 747F, 777, 767-300 

Pallet with Net-IATA Type 2WA-IATA Prefix: PM 

Maximum Gross Weight 

5,035 kg / 11,100 lb 

Volume 

15.8 m3 / 557 ft3 

Tare 

130 kg / 287 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

3,715 mm x 2,438 mm x 1,626 mm (125 in x 96 in x 64 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

DC10-30, Freighter, DC10-30, 747, 747F 

Main Deck Pallet with Net-IATA Type 2H-IATA Prefix: PM 

Maximum Gross Weight 

6,804 kg / 15,000 lb 

Volume 

21.16 m3 / 747 ft3 

Tare 

130 kg / 287 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

3,715 mm x 2,438 mm x 2,997 mm (125 in x 96 in x 118in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

DC10-30 Freighter, 747F 

Main Deck Pallet with Net-IATA Type 2/2Q-IATA Prefix: PM 

Maximum Gross Weight 

6,804 kg / 15,000 lb 

Volume 

17.16 m3 / 606 ft3 

Tare 

130 kg / 287 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

3,175 mm x 2,438 mm x 2,438 mm (125 in x 96 in x 96 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

DC10-30 Freighter, 747F 

Main Deck Pallet with Net-IATA Type 1/1S-IATA Prefix: PG 

Maximum Gross Weight 

13,608 kg / 30,000 lb 

Volume 

33.25 m3 / 1,174 ft3 

Tare 

400 kg / 882 lb 

External Dimensions 

(L x W x H) 

6,058 mm x 2,438 mm x 2,438 mm (238.5 in x 96 in x 96 in) 

Aircraft Accepted For 

DC10-30 Freighter, 747F 

 

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES 

USD$ 35.00 per Hour.  

Security 

Dominican Republic as a signatory to the Convention of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), signed in Chicago on December 17, 1944. Ratified on September 27, 1945, which in Annex 17 (Security the Convention on International civil aviation), recommends that each Contracting State is responsible for establishing standards and recommended practices for the safety and security of civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference. With the need for more efficient and modernise the security services in different international airports, it is created by Decree No. 28-97, dated January 22, 1997, the Executive Branch, specialised in airport security body (CESA) by a General Officer of the Armed Forces, who is responsible for the implementation of the National Policy on Airport Security. 




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