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SDQ Las Americas International Airport
Las Americas International Airport (IATA: SDQ, ICAO:MDSD) is located in the the city of Santo Domingo, Dominica. Phone Number :+1809-947-2225

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IATA Code

SDQ

ICAO Code

MDSD

Name

Las Americas International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Dominica (DO)

City

Santo Domingo

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+1809-947-2225

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Airport Overview

Las Americas International Airport (SDQ; ICAO: MDSD) is the principal international gateway serving Santo Domingo and the eastern approach to the Dominican Republic. Located at Punta Caucedo near Boca Chica, it is an international passenger and cargo airport operated under the AERODOM concession. Its position on the Caribbean side of the country supports international airfreight flows between North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and the Dominican Republic. For freight forwarders, the airport is best assessed as a mixed-use international gateway with established cargo activity rather than as a dedicated freighter-only airport. Our service team can coordinate carrier confirmation, export documentation, customs handling and final-mile delivery according to the commodity and routing selected.

Airport	Las Americas International Airport
IATA / ICAO	SDQ / MDSD
City and country	Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Airport telephone	+1 809-947-2225
Airport profile	International passenger and cargo gateway; detailed operating conditions require confirmation for each shipment.

Key Highlights

Caribbean gatewayGeographic positioning supports regional distribution and intercontinental connections through approved airline and forwarder routings.

Mixed passenger-cargo operationAvailable capacity may include bellyhold space and, subject to schedule and acceptance, dedicated cargo solutions.

Export planning is time-sensitiveCut-off times, security acceptance and warehouse handover requirements vary by carrier and commodity.

Customs-sensitive cargoCommercial invoices, packing lists, permits and consignee details should be aligned before cargo delivery to the terminal.

Temperature and restricted cargo controlPharmaceuticals, perishables, dangerous goods and live animals require advance acceptance and handling confirmation.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo handling: International cargo is processed through airport cargo facilities and appointed ground-handling arrangements. The exact handler, acceptance window and delivery location must be confirmed against the booked airline.
Customs-controlled processing: Export and import cargo may require customs presentation, document review, inspection or release procedures. Our service team can prepare the file and coordinate with the appointed customs broker.
Perishable and temperature-sensitive cargo: Fresh produce, seafood, flowers and pharmaceuticals should be booked with temperature requirements, packaging details and intended storage conditions stated in advance. Cold-chain availability is subject to the handling provider and flight plan.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, packing instruction, UN classification, labels, shipper's declaration and local handling capability. Do not deliver undeclared restricted cargo to the terminal.
Special cargo: Oversized pieces, valuable cargo, live animals and human remains require pre-approval, exact dimensions and dedicated handling instructions; acceptance is not automatic.

Warehouse access, bonded storage, screening, refrigeration, dangerous-goods capability and handling hours can change by handler and flight. Our service team verifies these items before issuing final shipping instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

North America: Shipments commonly move through direct or connecting airline networks serving the United States and Canada, subject to available capacity, security controls and the selected carrier.
Caribbean and Central America: Regional routings may be suitable for consolidated freight, urgent replenishment cargo and island distribution, but connection reliability depends on the operating schedule.
Europe and other long-haul markets: Cargo may require a hub connection or a mixed-airline solution. Routing, transfer handling and interline acceptance must be checked before booking.
Transit planning: Published flight time is not the same as door-to-door transit. Screening, export customs, terminal acceptance, connection windows, import clearance and local delivery can materially affect the total lead time.

Our service team provides an indicative routing only after confirming origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, required delivery date and the operating carrier. Flight schedules and transit times are subject to actual airline confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandSanto Domingo, the eastern metropolitan area, Boca Chica and nearby industrial, commercial and logistics zones form the immediate service area.

Manufactured goodsElectronics, machinery parts, automotive components, apparel inputs and general commercial cargo are suitable for planned airfreight subject to airline acceptance.

PerishablesFresh produce, seafood, flowers and other time-sensitive products require validated packaging, temperature instructions and rapid handover.

Healthcare cargoMedicines, medical devices and diagnostic materials should be shipped with declared temperature ranges, handling priority and any required import authorization.

Urgent supply chainsAircraft-on-ground parts, production-line spares and document-sensitive shipments benefit from pre-alerts and a confirmed recovery plan.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off, screening completion and terminal acceptance may be earlier than the passenger flight departure. Our service team obtains the operative cut-off before arranging pickup.
Accurate documents: The air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, exporter and consignee details, HS classification and permits should be consistent. Incomplete or inconsistent data can trigger document queries or customs inspection.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and other regulated articles require correct classification, packaging, marking, labelling and declarations under the applicable airline and dangerous-goods rules.
Import release and collection: Consignee tax, customs-broker appointment, terminal charges and release instructions should be arranged before arrival. Actual collection conditions are controlled by the airline, ground handler and local authorities.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable-weight basis, cargo value and required delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
For perishables, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive freight, state the temperature range, packaging method, maximum exposure time and required storage condition on the booking request.
For dangerous goods or lithium-battery cargo, provide the UN number, proper shipping name, classification, packing group where applicable, battery test documentation and shipper's declaration before pickup.
Use strong export packaging with visible piece marks and waterproof documents. Keep a backup routing or alternate gateway under review when the shipment is schedule-critical or connection-dependent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Las Americas International Airport handle general export cargo?

International general cargo can normally be considered through an approved airline and cargo-handling arrangement. Acceptance depends on commodity, dimensions, documentation, security screening and available capacity. Our service team confirms the applicable terminal and cut-off before delivery.

How early should I deliver cargo before departure?

There is no single airport-wide cut-off. The airline and ground handler set the acceptance deadline, which may be earlier for dangerous goods, perishables, oversized freight or cargo requiring additional screening. We confirm the booking-specific deadline rather than relying on a generic estimate.

Can pharmaceuticals or fresh products be shipped through this airport?

They may be accepted when the selected carrier and handler can support the required handling. The booking must include temperature, packaging, delivery priority and any permit information; cold-chain and storage arrangements should be confirmed before cargo tender.

What documents are normally needed for export airfreight?

A commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data and accurate exporter and consignee information are commonly required. Product-specific permits, certificates of origin, sanitary documents or dangerous-goods declarations may also apply. The exact customs file depends on the commodity and trade route.

Will the airport itself arrange final delivery?

Airport cargo handling and local delivery are separate stages. Our service team can coordinate customs-broker communication, release follow-up and door delivery, subject to consignee authorization, customs clearance and the destination address.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport operator and facility information: aerodom.com

Dominican civil aviation and aeronautical oversight: idac.gob.do

Customs and import-export administration: aduanas.gob.do

International air transport reference: iata.org

Airport identifiers, name, city, telephone and profile classification are based on the supplied airport record. Handling capability, schedules, cut-off times, customs requirements, carrier acceptance and transit estimates are operational items that must be revalidated with the relevant airline, ground handler and authorities before shipment.