Las Américas 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 Las Américas International Airport
Las Américas International Airport is an international airport located in Punta Caucedo, near Santo Domingo and Boca Chica in the Dominican Republic. The airport is run by Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (AERODOM), a private corporation based in the Dominican Republic, under a 25-year concession to build, operate, and transfer (BOT) six of the country's airports. Las Américas usually receives a wide variety of long-, mid-, and short-haul aircraft. Santo Domingo's other airport, La Isabela, is much smaller and used by smaller aircraft only.
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Live weather
MDSDNOTAMs
MDSDReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 / 35 | 11,000 ft / 3,353 m | 200 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 18 / 36 | 9,813 ft / 2,991 m | 148 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (6)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.300 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.200 MHz |
| FCC | SANTO DOMINGO INFO | 126.900 MHz |
| FSS | FSS | 122.000 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.900 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Services & operations
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Navaids(2)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
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: NNE (from about 22.5°), on 19% of observations, averaging 5 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81% | 1,006 ft | |
| Feb | 80% | 1,006 ft | |
| Mar | 81% | 1,110 ft | |
| Apr | 79% | 1,236 ft | |
| May | 81% | 1,355 ft | |
| Jun | 84% | 1,437 ft | |
| Jul | 82% | 1,363 ft | |
| Aug | 81% | 1,437 ft | |
| Sep | 83% | 1,466 ft | |
| Oct | 79% | 1,409 ft | |
| Nov | 80% | 1,273 ft | |
| Dec | 83% | 1,088 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,006–1,466 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Las Américas International Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Las Américas International Airport?
The ICAO code for Las Américas International Airport is MDSD, and its IATA code is SDQ.
Where is Las Américas International Airport located?
Las Américas International Airport is large airport located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, at an elevation of 59 ft (18 m).
How many runways does Las Américas International Airport have?
Las Américas International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 11,000 ft / 3,353 m.
Which airlines fly to Las Américas International Airport?
Airlines historically serving Las Américas International Airport include Aereonautica militare, Air Antilles Express, Air Caraïbes, Air Europa, Air France, American Airlines, among 21 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Las Américas International Airport?
Historical data lists 27 nonstop destinations from Las Américas International Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Las Américas International Airport in?
Las Américas International Airport is in the America/Santo Domingo time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Las Américas International Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Las Américas International Airport is approximately 12.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Las Américas International Airport?
The nearest airport to Las Américas International Airport is Boca Chica Airport (MDBL), about 4.5 nm to the ene, followed by San Isidro Air Base and Los Llanos de Sabanatosa Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Las Américas International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.