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Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP)
Gregorio Luperon International Airport is an international airport serving Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata Province), Dominican Republic. Its IATA code is POP and its ICAO code is MDPP. It has one runway, 3,081 m long.
- IATAPOP
- ICAOMDPP
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- POP
- ICAO code
- MDPP
- City
- Puerto Plata
- Region / province
- Puerto Plata Province
- Country / territory
- Dominican Republic
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 19.7579° N, 70.5700° W
- Elevation
- 5 m (15 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Santo Domingo (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,081 m (10,108 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,081 m10,108 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)
16,032 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
15,441 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
16,602 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.000 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from Gregorio Luperon International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Puerto Plata 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cibao International Airport | STI | 40 km |
| Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS | 103 km |
| La Isabela International Airport | JBQ | 145 km |
| Las Américas International Airport | SDQ | 175 km |
| Maria Montez International Airport | BRX | 177 km |
| Casa De Campo International Airport | LRM | 227 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Gregorio Luperon International Airport?
The IATA code of Gregorio Luperon International Airport is POP and its ICAO code is MDPP. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Gregorio Luperon International Airport located?
Gregorio Luperon International Airport is in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic, at coordinates 19.7579° N, 70.5700° W and an elevation of 5 m (15 ft).
How far is Gregorio Luperon International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Gregorio Luperon International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 16,602 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 15,441 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,032 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 21 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Gregorio Luperon International Airport?
The longest runway at Gregorio Luperon International Airport is 3,081 m (10,108 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Gregorio Luperon International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) 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.