AviatDataSamaná El Catey International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Presidente Juan Bosch) AZS / MDCY
El Catey, Samaná Province · Dominican Republic · Aerodom (Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI, S.A. — Vinci Airports)
102kpax · 2024
Limited hoursInternational · customs & immigrationJet A-1
ICAO / IATAMDCY / AZS
OperatorAerodom (Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI, S.A. — Vinci Airports)
Coordinates19.2693°N, 69.7375°W
Elevation12 ft · 4 m
Time zoneAST (UTC-4, no DST)
Passengers / yr101,555 (2024)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A-1
Bonded—
AIP referenceMDCY — AIP Dominican Republic / IDAC
Operating hoursScheduled commercial/charter operations only, not a continuous H24 tower facility; flight schedule concentrated around seasonal Canada/Europe charters and whale-watching-season (Jan-Mar) peaks. A separate private-aviation FBO on the field advertises 24-hour ramp/CIQ handling for business aviation, but published general-aviation/tower hours are not publicly listed — confirm specific operating window with Aerodom/IDAC before flight planning.
TerminalsSingle passenger terminal (opened Nov 2006), designed for a peak flow of ~600 pax/hour and able to park up to four Boeing 747-size aircraft simultaneously; a separate dedicated private/business-aviation FBO terminal with onsite CIQ opened more recently.
Runways (1)
- 07/25 · 3,000 m / 9,843 ft · 45 m wide · Asphalt (flexible pavement, PCN 66 F/A/W/T)
Airport contact
El Catey is the principal international gateway for the Samaná peninsula's resort and eco-tourism sector, feeding Las Terrenas, Santa Bárbara de Samaná and the Jan-Mar humpback whale-watching season with seasonal/charter service from Canada (Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat, WestJet) and Europe (Air Caraïbes). Despite the historic 'International' and presidential naming, traffic remains modest and heavily seasonal (~100-120k pax/yr) compared to Dominican Republic's main gateways (Punta Cana, Santo Domingo).
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available
Universal Aviation
Universal Aviation operates a dedicated private FBO terminal at Samana El Catey Intl (MDCY/AZS), opened December 2025 in partnership with airport operator Aerodom, offering ramp access, baggage handling, ground transportation, and a VIP passenger lounge with onsite Customs, Immigration & Quarantine (CIQ). Confirmed by the operator's own station page as the only ground handler operating a dedicated private FBO terminal at this airport. · 24 hours
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
On request
Universal Aviation
The FBO advertises "end-to-end coordination" of fuel uplift for private aviation customers alongside catering and permits; specific fuel brand/into-plane operator is not independently confirmed.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
Not listed
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
Available
Air Culinaire Worldwide
Confirmed directly on Universal Aviation's official MDCY/AZS station page as the designated onsite catering partner for the FBO, with online ordering available through Air Culinaire's platform.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft cleaning
Not listed
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Not listed
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Available
Universal Aviation
Services include crew hotel coordination and ground transportation arrangements for passengers and crew, per the operator's official station page.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support
Available
Universal Aviation
Universal Aviation provides flight plan filing, permit coordination, and weather briefing services at this station, per the operator's official station page. · 24 hours
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Not listed