Large airport · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Las Américas International Airport
The airport is the second-busiest in the country, after Punta Cana International Airport, and one of the largest in the Caribbean, handling 5.490 million passengers in 2023. Its IATA code is SDQ. Its ICAO code is MDSD. It has 2 runways, longest 11,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 59 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SDQ |
| ICAO code | MDSD |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 11,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 59 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 18.4297° N, 69.6689° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Las Américas International Airport is known for
The airport is the second-busiest in the country, after Punta Cana International Airport, and one of the largest in the Caribbean, handling 5.490 million passengers in 2023.
History
A new terminal is expected to be inaugurated by the end of 2028.
Official website: http://www.aerodom.com/app/do/lasamericas.aspx — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Las Américas International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Ciudad Colonial · Dominican Republic · 16.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Las Américas International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Los Haitises National Park · Dominican Republic · 41.3 miles away
- Cotubanamá National Park · Dominican Republic · 66.1 miles away
- Pueblo Viejo National Park · Dominican Republic · 82.7 miles away
- Anacaona National Park · Dominican Republic · 96.4 miles away
- La Gran Sabana National Park · Dominican Republic · 112.4 miles away
- Sierra de Bahoruco National Park · Dominican Republic · 121.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
La Isabela International Airport
23.0 miles awayCasa De Campo International Airport
49.7 miles awaySamaná El Catey International Airport
58.2 miles awayConstanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National Airport
76.4 miles away
Punta Cana International Airport
86.0 miles awayMore airports in Dominican Republic
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Frequently asked questions
What is Las Américas International Airport?
The airport is the second-busiest in the country, after Punta Cana International Airport, and one of the largest in the Caribbean, handling 5.490 million passengers in 2023.
What is the airport code for Las Américas International Airport?
Las Américas International Airport — its IATA code is SDQ and its ICAO code is MDSD.
Where is Las Américas International Airport located?
Las Américas International Airport serves Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Its coordinates are 18.4297° N, 69.6689° W.
What is the history of Las Américas International Airport?
A new terminal is expected to be inaugurated by the end of 2028.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4638
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Am%C3%A9ricas_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.