2.2 Dominican Republic Aviation

2.2 Dominican Republic Aviation

Key airport information may also be found at:http://worldaerodata.com/ 

Civil Aviation

The National Airport System of the Dominican Republic has:

  • 5 State Property Public Airports Concession to Aerodom.
  • 3 Public Airports in Private Property
  • 4 airports National State Owned
  • 1 concession from Aerodom National Airport.
  • 1 Airport National Private Property
  • 1 Military Airport with International Category


Company name and address

Contact Names & Email

Phone and Fax

Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation

Bird. Mexico Esq. March 30.

Santo Domingo, D.N.,

Dominican Republic.

Name: Alejandro Herrera Rodríguez

Title: General Director

Web page: http://www.idac.gov.do/


Tel: 809 221 7909 Ext. 290/462/271

Fax: 809 221 8616

Role and Services Summary

Mission: Regulate and monitor civil aviation activity and manage air traffic services in the territory and airspace of the Dominican Republic.

Airports in National Territory

  1. International Airport of the Americas (AILA) Dr. José Fco. Peña Gómez, Santo Domingo.
  2. Gregorio Luperón Intl Airport (POP), Puerto Plata.
  3. Presidente Juan Bosch International Airport (AZS), Samaná.
  4. La Isabela International Airport, Dr. Joaquín Balaguer (JBQ), Santo Domingo Norte.
  5. Maria Montez Intl Airport (BRX), Barahona.
  6. Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
  7. Cibao International Airport (STI)
  8. Casa de Campo La Romana International Airport (LRM)

               

The main domestic airlines in the Dominican Republic are Aerolíneas MAS, SA and Air Century, which are privately owned.  Many foreign airlines are also present According to a statistic compiled by IDAC in 2014, the main foreign airlines in the Dominican Republic are American Airlines, Jet Blue, Delta and Copa Airlines, together, representing 37 percent of total passengers and 41 percent of regular flights.

The Directorate-General for Civil Aeronautics is the regulatory body responsible for aviation affairs. Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (AERODOM) is a concessionaire foreign consortium that operates most state airports in the Dominican Republic. 

State airports are publicly used airfields designated by the executive branch as a port of entry and exit for international air traffic passengers, cargo or mail.

  • Osvaldo Virgil National Airport;
  • Cabo Rojo National Airport (military airport); And
  • National Airport of Konstanz (tourist and exporter).

State concession airports: airfield for public use for which the Dominican State has granted a concession to a private party.

  • Las Americas International Airport, José Francisco Peña Gómez (SDQ);
  • Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP);
  • Presidente Juan Bosch International Airport (AZS);
  • La Isabela International Airport, Dr. Joaquín Balager (JBQ);
  • Maria Montez International Airport (BRX); And
  • Barril Creek Airport (Samaná).

           

Private airports are airports owned by private companies.

  • Punta Cana International Airport is owned and operated by Corporacion Aeropuerto Aeropuerto del Este, SA (CAE);
  • Cibao International Airport owned by Cibao International Airport, Inc;
  • La Romana International Airport owned by Central Romana Corporation, Ltd, and its subsidiaries.

For more information on contact information for government agencies and airports, please refer to the following links:  4.1 Dominican Republic Government Contact List and the 4.5 Dominican Republic Airport Companies Contact List.

Procedures for Aircraft Registration

In this country, it is necessary to apply, submit and approve the following requirements before the preposition of aircraft registered abroad:

  • Name and address of operator
  • Business address, telephone and fax Operator
  • Type and registration of the aircraft
  • PBMD (MTOW) of the aircraft
  • Pilot-in-command (crew)
  • Date of union
  • Airport admission to Dominican Republic
  • Departure from the Dominican Republic airport
  • The last landing at the airport before entering the Dominican Republic
  • Flying object
  • Number of passengers
  • Load type and weight (if applicable)
  • Date of entry into Dominican Republic
  • Full route of use.

Operator, aircraft and crew documentation:

 Certificate of registration of the aircraft

  • Current certificate of airworthiness
  • Insurance policy in force for aircraft, including geographical boundaries and aircraft registration
  • Valid license and medical equipment

For more information on procedures for aircraft registered abroad, see the following links: https://serviciosvirtualestac.idac.gob.do/portalciudadano and https://www.idac.gob.do/servicio.

 

Dominican Airlines

Dominican airlines that operate:

  1. Air Century
  2. Geca Air Services
  3. Aeroglobal
  4. Aerointer
  5. Santo Domingo Airlines
  6. Dominican Aircraft
  7. Clouds Air
  8. DW Dominican Wings
  9. Greenair
  10. Helidosa Aviation Group
  11. Hlicraft
  12. Inter Islands Airlines
  13. Read Air
  14. Republic Flight Lines
  15. Rimjo
  16. Professional Air Services
  17. Dominican Air Transport Services
  18. Sky High Aviation Services and
  19. Tropical Aero Services.

Aviation Contacts

IDAC Central Office

Bird. Mexico Esq. March 30, Santo Domingo, D.N. Rep. Dom.

Monday to Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM

809-221-7909 809-274-4322 809-221-6220
Ext. 3204, 3208, 3210, 3211, 3213, 3214

info@idac.gov.do dtac@idac.gov.do
dtac@idac.gov.do
cartacompromiso@idac.gov.do


Headquarters, NAVEGACIN AREA OF FLIGHT CONTROL "NORGE BOTELLO

Av. Extension Route 66, Edif. Headquarters Navigation Flight Control Area"Norge Botello", Las Americas International Airport.

Monday to Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM

809-221-7909 809-274-4322 809-221-6220Ext. 2045, 2205, 2087, 2583



Civil Aviation Board (JAC)

Calle José Joaquín Pérez # 104, Gazcue, Santo Domingo, R.D.

Tel: (809) 689-4167 Ext. 267 Fax: -

atencionalcliente@jac.gob.do


International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

ICAO, North American, Central American and Caribbean Office

Calz. Mariano Escobedo No. 526 - 2nd floor

Col. Anzures, C.P. 11590, Mexico City.

Mail: Postal Box 5-377, C.P. 06500, Mexico City.

Tel: +52 55 52 50 32 11

E-mail: icaonacc@icao.int  / communications@icao.int

North America, Central America and the Caribbean Office (NACC)


Specialized Corps in Airport Security and Civil Aviation (CESAC)

Calle Ing. Zoilo Hermógenes García # 419, Antigua Prolongación Ruta 66, Las Américas, Santo Domingo Este, R.D.

Tel: (809) 549-8026 Fax: N/A

contacto@cesa.mil.do 

 

Higher Academy of Aeronautical Sciences

Extension route 66, Punta Caucedo, Dominican Aeronautical Complex, Santo Domingo Este, Rep. Dom.

809-633-1100

Monday to Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

National Bureau of Meteorology (ONAMET)

Av. Juan Moliné #1, Los Mameyes, Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

Tel: (809) 788-1122 / (809) 200-8585 Fax: (809) 594-8844

info@onamet.gob.do


 


2.2.1 Dominican Republic Las Americas International Airport

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. 



2.2.2 Dominican Republic Cibao International Airport

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. 




2.2.3 Dominican Republic Barahona International Airport

Airport Overview 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 

Province or District 

BARAHONA 

Nearest Town or City  with Distance from Airport 

8 km northeast from BARAHONA CITY 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Aeropuerto Internacional Barahona - María Montés 

Latitude 

18° 15' 06" N. 

Longitude 

071° 07' 19" W. 

Elevation (ft and m) 

10FT OR 3 m 

IATA Code 

BRX 

ICAO Code 

MDBH 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI 

Management Contact Person 

 

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/  

Runways 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

3,000 (m) X 45 (m) 

Orientation 

12/30 

Surface 

Surface paved, lighted. Asphalt