Punta Cana International Airport is a large airport serving Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Its IATA code is PUJ and its ICAO code is MDPC. The airport lies at an elevation of 47 ft (14 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 10,171 ft (3,100 m) long. Local time follows the America/Santo_Domingo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PUJ
- ICAO code
- MDPC
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 47 ft (14 m)
- Coordinates
- 18.5671, -68.3646
- Time zone
- America/Santo_Domingo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10,171 ft · 3,100 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09/27 | 10,171 ft · 3,100 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Punta Cana International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LRM Casa De Campo International Airport | La Romana, Dominican Republic | 59 km · 37 mi |
| BQN Rafael Hernández International Airport | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | 130 km · 81 mi |
| MAZ Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | Mayaguez, Puerto Rico | 133 km · 83 mi |
| SDQ Las Américas International Airport | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 138 km · 86 mi |
| AZS Samaná El Catey International Airport | Samana, Dominican Republic | 164 km · 102 mi |
| JBQ La Isabela International Airport | La Isabela, Dominican Republic | 171 km · 106 mi |
| PSE Mercedita International Airport | Ponce, Puerto Rico | 200 km · 124 mi |
| SIG Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 239 km · 149 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PUJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 2,313 | 1,437 | 1,249 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,508 | 1,559 | 1,354 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,225 | 2,004 | 1,742 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,219 | 3,243 | 2,818 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,240 | 3,256 | 2,829 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,882 | 4,276 | 3,716 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,079 | 4,399 | 3,822 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,512 | 4,668 | 4,056 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,228 | 5,734 | 4,983 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,540 | 7,171 | 6,231 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,220 | 7,593 | 6,598 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,306 | 8,268 | 7,185 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 13,474 | 8,372 | 7,275 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,594 | 8,447 | 7,340 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,751 | 9,787 | 8,505 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 17,648 | 10,966 | 9,529 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP | 119.700 |
| APP | LAS AMERICAS APP | 119.300 |
| ATIS | 132.850 | |
| DLV | DELIVERY | 121.650 |
| GND | GROUND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Punta Cana International Airport?
The IATA code of Punta Cana International Airport is PUJ and its ICAO code is MDPC.
Where is Punta Cana International Airport located?
Punta Cana International Airport is in Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic, at 18.5671, -68.3646.
What time zone is Punta Cana International Airport in?
Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 10,171 ft (3,100 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Punta Cana International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM), about 59 km (37 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.