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Las Américas International Airport (SDQ)
Las Américas International Airport is an international airport serving Santo Domingo (Distrito Nacional), Dominican Republic. Its IATA code is SDQ and its ICAO code is MDSD. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,353 m long.
- IATASDQ
- ICAOMDSD
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SDQ
- ICAO code
- MDSD
- City
- Santo Domingo
- Region / province
- Distrito Nacional
- Country / territory
- Dominican Republic
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 18.4297° N, 69.6689° W
- Elevation
- 18 m (59 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Santo Domingo (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,353 m (11,000 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,353 m11,000 ft | Asphalt |
| 18/36 | 2,991 m9,813 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)
16,175 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
15,579 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
16,738 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.200 MHz |
| FCC | 126.900 MHz |
| FSS | 122.000 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Las Américas International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Santo Domingo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| La Isabela International Airport | JBQ | 37 km |
| Casa De Campo International Airport | LRM | 80 km |
| Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS | 94 km |
| Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ | 138 km |
| Cibao International Airport | STI | 146 km |
| Maria Montez International Airport | BRX | 154 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Las Américas International Airport?
The IATA code of Las Américas International Airport is SDQ and its ICAO code is MDSD. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Las Américas International Airport located?
Las Américas International Airport is in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic, at coordinates 18.4297° N, 69.6689° W and an elevation of 18 m (59 ft).
How far is Las Américas International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Las Américas International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 16,738 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 15,579 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,175 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 21 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Las Américas International Airport?
The longest runway at Las Américas International Airport is 3,353 m (11,000 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Las Américas International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) 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.