Las Américas International Airport is a large airport serving Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Its IATA code is SDQ and its ICAO code is MDSD. The airport lies at an elevation of 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 11,000 ft (3,353 m) long. Local time follows the America/Santo_Domingo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SDQ
- ICAO code
- MDSD
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 59 ft (18 m)
- Coordinates
- 18.4297, -69.6689
- Time zone
- America/Santo_Domingo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 11,000 ft · 3,353 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18/36 | 9,813 ft · 2,991 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Las Américas International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JBQ La Isabela International Airport | La Isabela, Dominican Republic | 37 km · 23 mi |
| LRM Casa De Campo International Airport | La Romana, Dominican Republic | 80 km · 50 mi |
| AZS Samaná El Catey International Airport | Samana, Dominican Republic | 94 km · 58 mi |
| PUJ Punta Cana International Airport | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 138 km · 86 mi |
| STI Cibao International Airport | Santiago, Dominican Republic | 146 km · 91 mi |
| BRX Maria Montez International Airport | Barahona, Dominican Republic | 154 km · 96 mi |
| POP Gregorio Luperon International Airport | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | 175 km · 109 mi |
| MAZ Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | Mayaguez, Puerto Rico | 267 km · 166 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SDQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 2,238 | 1,391 | 1,209 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,501 | 1,554 | 1,350 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,091 | 1,920 | 1,669 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,107 | 3,173 | 2,757 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,292 | 3,288 | 2,858 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,983 | 4,339 | 3,771 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,185 | 4,465 | 3,880 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,616 | 4,732 | 4,112 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,341 | 5,804 | 5,044 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,661 | 7,246 | 6,296 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,339 | 7,667 | 6,662 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,258 | 8,238 | 7,159 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 13,477 | 8,374 | 7,277 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,686 | 8,504 | 7,390 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,626 | 9,709 | 8,437 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 17,709 | 11,004 | 9,562 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.300 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.200 |
| FCC | SANTO DOMINGO INFO | 126.900 |
| FSS | FSS | 122.000 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Las Américas International Airport?
The IATA code of Las Américas International Airport is SDQ and its ICAO code is MDSD.
Where is Las Américas International Airport located?
Las Américas International Airport is in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic, at 18.4297, -69.6689.
What time zone is Las Américas International Airport in?
Las Américas 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 Las Américas International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 11,000 ft (3,353 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Las Américas International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is La Isabela International Airport (JBQ), about 37 km (23 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.