La Isabela International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving La Isabela, Dominican Republic. Its IATA code is JBQ and its ICAO code is MDJB. The airport lies at an elevation of 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 5,412 ft (1,650 m) long. Local time follows the America/Santo_Domingo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JBQ
- ICAO code
- MDJB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 98 ft (30 m)
- Coordinates
- 18.5725, -69.9856
- Time zone
- America/Santo_Domingo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,412 ft · 1,650 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to La Isabela International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SDQ Las Américas International Airport | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 37 km · 23 mi |
| AZS Samaná El Catey International Airport | Samana, Dominican Republic | 82 km · 51 mi |
| STI Cibao International Airport | Santiago, Dominican Republic | 113 km · 70 mi |
| LRM Casa De Campo International Airport | La Romana, Dominican Republic | 114 km · 71 mi |
| BRX Maria Montez International Airport | Barahona, Dominican Republic | 125 km · 78 mi |
| POP Gregorio Luperon International Airport | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | 145 km · 90 mi |
| PUJ Punta Cana International Airport | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 171 km · 106 mi |
| BQN Rafael Hernández International Airport | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | 301 km · 187 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JBQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 2,205 | 1,370 | 1,191 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,480 | 1,541 | 1,339 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,056 | 1,899 | 1,650 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,070 | 3,150 | 2,738 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,322 | 3,307 | 2,874 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,993 | 4,345 | 3,776 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,197 | 4,472 | 3,886 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,627 | 4,739 | 4,118 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,356 | 5,813 | 5,052 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,698 | 7,269 | 6,316 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,356 | 7,677 | 6,671 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,228 | 8,220 | 7,143 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 13,458 | 8,362 | 7,267 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,692 | 8,508 | 7,393 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,605 | 9,697 | 8,426 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 17,704 | 11,001 | 9,559 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Ground | HIGUERO TWR | 121.700 |
| Tower | 118.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of La Isabela International Airport?
The IATA code of La Isabela International Airport is JBQ and its ICAO code is MDJB.
Where is La Isabela International Airport located?
La Isabela International Airport is in La Isabela, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic, at 18.5725, -69.9856.
What time zone is La Isabela International Airport in?
La Isabela International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Santo_Domingo. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at La Isabela International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 5,412 ft (1,650 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to La Isabela International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), about 37 km (23 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.