AviatDataLa Isabela International Airport (Dr. Joaquín Balaguer) JBQ / MDJB
Santo Domingo Norte, Santo Domingo · Dominican Republic · Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom) — VINCI Airports concession (through 2030, extended to 2060)
49kpax · 2023
Limited hoursInternational · customs & immigrationJet A-1 · AVGAS 100LL
ICAO / IATAMDJB / JBQ
OperatorAeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom) — VINCI Airports concession (through 2030, extended to 2060)
Coordinates18.5725°N, 69.9856°W
Elevation98 ft · 30 m
Time zoneAST (UTC-4, no DST)
Passengers / yr49,466 (2023)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A-1 · AVGAS 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceMDJB — AIP Dominican Republic / IDAC
Operating hoursNot a 24-hour facility; tower/ATC service reported approximately 06:00-24:00 local (secondary source, not independently confirmed against a primary AIP schedule). Serves scheduled domestic/regional commercial flights plus a significant GA/charter/business-jet population; no PPR confirmed for based or scheduled traffic.
TerminalsSingle passenger terminal (~5,425 sqm, two levels, ~360 pax peak-hour capacity, no jet bridges) plus a separate FBO/general-aviation terminal (opened Dec 2010) for private and charter traffic; apron holds up to four ATR-72-class aircraft; no dedicated cargo facility (cargo flights are routed to Las Américas/SDQ).
Runways (1)
- 01/19 · 1,659 m / 5,443 ft · 30 m wide · Asphalt
Secondary Santo Domingo airport (opened 2006, replacing the closed Herrera Airport) located at El Higüero, Santo Domingo Norte, ~10 km north of the capital; named for former president Joaquín Balaguer. Handles domestic scheduled service, regional Caribbean flights, and a notable volume of GA/business-jet/charter traffic, with IDAC, Customs, and Migration offices on-site confirming genuine (if modest-volume) international/customs functionality. Passenger volume is low relative to Santo Domingo's main gateway (Las Américas/SDQ) — the operator's own published figure of 49,466 annual passengers / 8,407 flights was undated on-page; year is an estimate and should be reconciled against JAC's official annual statistical report (jac.gob.do) if precision is required. Runway length is cited inconsistently across sources (1,650-1,680 m); 1,659 m is used here per SkyVector/aeronautical-chart data.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available
Ramp handlingBaggage handlingFBO / business aviation
Universal Aviation Dominican Republic (La Isabela FBO)
Universal Aviation operates the FBO and General Aviation Terminal (GAT) at La Isabela, providing ramp coordination, CIQ facilitation, baggage handling, flight-plan filing, permit coordination and security arrangements for GA/charter traffic. · FBO terminal 07:00-21:00 daily; 24-hour service available on request
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available · 2 providers
Jet fuel (Jet A / A-1)Avgas (100LL / UL94)
Terpel
Terpel is the Aerodom-contracted fuel supplier at La Isabela (JBQ), supplying Avgas/100LL and Jet A-1 under an agreement dating to 2011. Avgas/100LL deliveries have faced periodic rationing tied to delayed import shipments, most recently a March 2025 advisory naming JBQ among five affected Aerodom airports (with SDQ, POP, BRX and EPS), and previously in June 2022; Jet A-1 was not reported as restricted in either episode.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
FLYTAG Flight Support
Coordinates Jet A-1 fuel uplift for operators at JBQ through its supplier network; it is a flight-support broker rather than a physical on-airport fuel-farm operator.
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Verified 3 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
On request
Universal Aviation Dominican Republic (La Isabela FBO)
Catering arranged through preferred partner Air Culinaire Worldwide; Dominican coffee and refreshments also served in the lounge.
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Verified 3 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
Crew transportCar rentalVIP & chauffeur
Universal Aviation Dominican Republic (La Isabela FBO)
Arranges ground transportation and car rental for passengers and crew; VIP passenger lounge and separate crew lounge on site with Wi-Fi and conference rooms.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support
Available · 2 providers
Landing & overflight permitsFlight planning & weatherSlotsTrip support
Universal Aviation Dominican Republic (La Isabela FBO)
Handles permit coordination, weather briefings and flight-plan filing for operators using the La Isabela GAT.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
FLYTAG Flight Support
International trip-support/flight-support broker publishing dedicated MDJB/JBQ coverage: landing permit coordination, slot arrangement, flight supervision/tracking, general declaration clearance, weather/NOTAM briefings, and crew hotel and transport arrangements. · 24/7
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
On request
Crew layoverAccommodation
Universal Aviation Dominican Republic (La Isabela FBO)
Crew hotel arrangements coordinated by the FBO on request.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source