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Flying in Dominican Republic: a pilot's guide

A pilot's reference for flying in Dominican Republic: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 50 airports and the surrounding airspace.

Flying in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic has 50 airports and airfields in our database, of which 8 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.

Licensing & regulations

Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.

Major airports

Browse all 50 Dominican Republic airports and the airspace around them.

Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.

Dominican Republic aviation by the numbers

50 airfields on record (8 with scheduled service), 17 navaids.

Airfields by type

Small airport22
Closed9
Heliport8
Medium airport6
Large airport4
Seaplane base1

Longest runways

Las Américas International Airport11,000 ft
Punta Cana International Airport10,171 ft
Gregorio Luperon International Airport10,108 ft
Maria Montez International Airport9,843 ft
Samaná El Catey International Airport9,843 ft

All Dominican Republic airports

Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).

For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.