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
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 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available · 2 providers
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 2 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 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
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 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 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 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support
Available · 2 providers
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 2 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 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
On request
Universal Aviation Dominican Republic (La Isabela FBO)
Crew hotel arrangements coordinated by the FBO on request.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source