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La Isabela International Airport

IATA JBQICAO MDJB🇩🇴 La Isabela
Coordinates
18.5725°N, 69.9856°W
Elevation
98 ft (30 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
DO-01
Time zone
Santo Domingo(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
12.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
19:21
Civil dusk
19:45

About 13h 9m 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 La Isabela International Airport

La Isabela International Airport, officially Dr. Joaquín Balaguer International Airport, is an international airport in the Dominican Republic, serving as a secondary airport for Santo Domingo. It is located at El Higuero, about 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of the city. It was opened on 23 February 2006 to replace the Herrera International Airport. It is named after former Dominican president Joaquín Balaguer.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 195,412 ft / 1,650 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GroundHIGUERO TWR121.700 MHz
Tower118.900 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from La Isabela International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for La Isabela International Airport?

The ICAO code for La Isabela International Airport is MDJB, and its IATA code is JBQ.

Where is La Isabela International Airport located?

La Isabela International Airport is medium airport located in La Isabela, Dominican Republic, at an elevation of 98 ft (30 m).

How many runways does La Isabela International Airport have?

La Isabela International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,412 ft / 1,650 m.

Which airlines fly to La Isabela International Airport?

Airlines historically serving La Isabela International Airport include Omskavia Airline, Salmon Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from La Isabela International Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from La Isabela International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is La Isabela International Airport in?

La Isabela International Airport is in the America/Santo Domingo time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at La Isabela International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at La Isabela International Airport is approximately 12.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near La Isabela International Airport?

The nearest airport to La Isabela International Airport is Los Montones Airport (MDLM), about 7.2 nm to the wsw, followed by San Isidro Air Base and Las Américas International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. La Isabela International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.