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La Isabela International Airport (JBQ)
La Isabela International Airport is an international airport serving La Isabela (Distrito Nacional), Dominican Republic. Its IATA code is JBQ and its ICAO code is MDJB. It has one runway, 1,650 m long.
- IATAJBQ
- ICAOMDJB
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- JBQ
- ICAO code
- MDJB
- City
- La Isabela
- Region / province
- Distrito Nacional
- Country / territory
- Dominican Republic
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 18.5725° N, 69.9856° W
- Elevation
- 30 m (98 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Santo Domingo (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,650 m (5,412 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,650 m5,412 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
16,161 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
15,567 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
16,726 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| GROUND | 121.700 MHz |
| TOWER | 118.900 MHz |
Air freight to and from La Isabela International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and La Isabela through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Dominican Republic
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Las Américas International Airport | SDQ | 37 km |
| Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS | 82 km |
| Cibao International Airport | STI | 113 km |
| Casa De Campo International Airport | LRM | 114 km |
| Maria Montez International Airport | BRX | 125 km |
| Gregorio Luperon International Airport | POP | 145 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of La Isabela International Airport?
The IATA code of La Isabela International Airport is JBQ and its ICAO code is MDJB. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is La Isabela International Airport located?
La Isabela International Airport is in La Isabela, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic, at coordinates 18.5725° N, 69.9856° W and an elevation of 30 m (98 ft).
How far is La Isabela International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from La Isabela International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 16,726 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 15,567 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,161 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 21 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at La Isabela International Airport?
The longest runway at La Isabela International Airport is 1,650 m (5,412 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from La Isabela International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.