La Isabela International Airport (JBQ)

La Isabela, DO 🇩🇴 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

MDJB

IATA

JBQ

Elevation

98 ft

Region

DO-01

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: MDJB

Local Code: Not available

Location: 18.5725° N, -69.985603° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: MDLI SDI Dr Joaquin Balaguer International Airport

External Links

Links verified by AI • Last updated: Jul 26, 2025
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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
01/19 5412 ft 100 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
Ground HIGUERO TWR 121.7 MHz
Tower - 118.9 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
HGR Higuero VOR-DME 115800 kHz

Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at La Isabela International Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Air Century
CEY / Y2
7 58 7 Sep 17, 2025

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 24, 2025
Taxis

Taxis are readily available outside the arrivals terminal. It is highly recommended to use the officially sanctioned airport taxis and to agree on the fare with the driver before starting your journey, as fares are typically fixed based on destination zones. Ride-sharing services like Uber are also operational in Santo Domingo and can be used for pickups at the airport.

Rental Cars

Several car rental agencies, including international brands like Avis and Budget, have counters located within the airport's arrivals hall. It is advisable to book your vehicle in advance, especially during peak travel seasons, to ensure availability and secure better rates. An International Driving Permit may be required in addition to your standard driver's license.

Public Transportation

There are no direct public bus or metro lines that service La Isabela International Airport. To connect with Santo Domingo's public transportation system, such as the local buses ('guaguas') or the Santo Domingo Metro, you would first need to take a taxi from the airport to the nearest bus route or metro station. This option is generally not recommended for travelers with luggage due to its inconvenience.

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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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new VOR MDJB Posted by on April 24, 2017

NEW VOR-DME in MDJB Joaquin Balaguer Int. (Higuero) HGR FREQ 116.60

re: VOR Moved Posted by david on June 25, 2010

Reply to @dominicanpilot: Thanks. Do you happen to know the new latitude/longitude of the VOR?

VOR Moved Posted by dominicanpilot on June 15, 2010

The VOR Listed in the CJ-27 WAC for MDJB Joaquin Balaguer Int. (Higuero) Has Been Moved to MDCY (El Catey Int.) and is active on 115.8 (DCY), it's now located in the notrhen part of the island.