Maria Montez International Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 32m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Maria Montez International Airport
María Montez International Airport is an international airport 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of the Caribbean port city of Barahona, in the Barahona Province of the Dominican Republic. It is named after the late film star Maria Montez, who was born in the province of Barahona. The Barahona VOR/DME and Barahona non-directional beacon are located on the field.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
MDBHNOTAMs
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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 / 30 | 9,843 ft / 3,000 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | BARAHONA APP | 119.500 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.800 MHz |
| TWR | BARAHONA TWR | 118.500 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: SE (from about 135°), on 77% of observations, averaging 12 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96% | 1,458 ft | |
| Feb | 98% | 1,466 ft | |
| Mar | 97% | 1,532 ft | |
| Apr | 96% | 1,614 ft | |
| May | 95% | 1,658 ft | |
| Jun | 95% | 1,740 ft | |
| Jul | 96% | 1,814 ft | |
| Aug | 97% | 1,896 ft | |
| Sep | 95% | 1,898 ft | |
| Oct | 92% | 1,787 ft | |
| Nov | 95% | 1,696 ft | |
| Dec | 97% | 1,569 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,458–1,898 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Maria Montez International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Maria Montez International Airport?
The ICAO code for Maria Montez International Airport is MDBH, and its IATA code is BRX.
Where is Maria Montez International Airport located?
Maria Montez International Airport is medium airport located in Barahona, Dominican Republic, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).
How many runways does Maria Montez International Airport have?
Maria Montez International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.
What time zone is Maria Montez International Airport in?
Maria Montez International Airport is in the America/Santo Domingo time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Maria Montez International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Maria Montez International Airport is approximately 11.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Maria Montez International Airport?
The nearest airport to Maria Montez International Airport is Juancho Enriquillo Airport (MDHN), about 24.3 nm to the ssw, followed by Azua Airport and San Juan De La Maguana Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Maria Montez International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.