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STI Cibao International Airport
Cibao International Airport (IATA: STI, ICAO:MDST) is located in the the city of Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican. It is the primary international airport serving Santiago De Los Caballeros and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+1809-233-8000

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IATA Code

STI

ICAO Code

MDST

Name

Cibao International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Dominican (DO)

City

Santiago De Los Caballeros

Latitude

19.4060993

Longitude

-70.6046982

Time Zone

UTC-04:00

Phone Number

+1809-233-8000

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Airport Overview

Cibao International Airport (STI)

Cibao International Airport, identified by ICAO code MDST, serves Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. The airport is located approximately 15 kilometres southeast of Santiago’s city centre and is positioned as an international gateway for the Cibao region rather than as a dedicated freighter airport. Its commercial profile is strongly connected with passenger flows to the United States, Puerto Rico and nearby Caribbean markets, creating potential belly-hold and scheduled air-cargo connections subject to carrier acceptance. Our service team uses the airport as a regional planning point for Santiago-area exporters, importers and distribution requirements, while confirming aircraft type, cargo acceptance, handling arrangements, customs conditions and cut-off times before booking.

Airport name	Cibao International Airport
IATA / ICAO	STI / MDST
City and country	Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Coordinates	19.4060993, -70.6046982
Local time	UTC-04:00
Airport telephone	+1 809-233-8000

Key Highlights

What freight forwarders should assess first

Regional international gateway

Useful for cargo originating in or destined for the Cibao region, with routing normally dependent on passenger-network capacity and carrier approval.

Passenger-led cargo profile

Capacity, aircraft configuration and seasonal passenger demand can influence available belly-hold space and booking stability.

Caribbean and North American links

United States, Puerto Rico and nearby Caribbean markets are relevant planning directions; exact connections must be checked shipment by shipment.

Customs and handling coordination

Forwarders should align the carrier, ground handler, broker and consignee before cargo delivery, especially for controlled or time-sensitive shipments.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility planning for international air freight

Publicly available airport records do not establish a complete, permanent inventory of cargo-warehouse equipment or service levels. Our service team therefore confirms the following items with the appointed carrier, handling agent and customs broker before cargo acceptance:

Export and import acceptance: confirm the responsible ground handler, cargo receiving point, terminal access rules, booking reference requirements and physical cut-off.
Customs-controlled handling: verify whether the shipment will move through an authorised customs area and whether broker attendance is required for release, inspection or document correction.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: request written confirmation of cool-room availability, acceptable temperature range, handover timing and contingency procedures; do not assume passive protection equals active cold storage.
Dangerous goods: obtain carrier approval before delivery and verify acceptance of the specific UN number, packing instruction, quantity, labels and shipper’s declaration.
Oversized, valuable or special cargo: confirm aircraft-door dimensions, weighing arrangements, security controls and handling capability before finalising the routing.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing logic and schedule risk

North American traffic: shipments may be planned toward the United States and other nearby markets when a suitable direct or connecting service is available. The operating carrier, aircraft type and seasonal schedule require confirmation.
Caribbean connections: Puerto Rico and regional Caribbean gateways may form part of a connecting plan, but transfer acceptance, interline arrangements and security re-screening can affect the final transit.
Interline and hub routing: where direct capacity is unsuitable, our service team can compare hub options through available airline networks, balancing uplift reliability, transfer time and customs exposure.
Transit-time controls: booking lead time, cargo cut-off, weekends and holidays, weather, aircraft changes, capacity restrictions, customs inspection and document discrepancies may extend the planned schedule.

No fixed flight frequency or delivery time should be promised until the carrier confirms the current operating schedule and cargo acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional demand profile

Primary hinterland: Santiago de los Caballeros and the wider Cibao region, with road collection and final delivery planned around the shipper’s warehouse, customs broker and consignee location.
Time-sensitive commercial freight: electronics, replacement parts, samples, industrial components and other high-value or production-critical goods may benefit from air transport when inventory interruption costs are high.
Apparel and manufactured goods: export consignments from regional manufacturing and assembly activities require accurate commercial descriptions, origin data, packing details and buyer-specific document control.
Perishables and temperature-sensitive products: fresh products, medicines and biological materials require pre-arranged acceptance, validated packaging, temperature instructions and a documented recovery plan.
Imports for regional distribution: consolidated shipments should be assessed against customs brokerage capacity, delivery appointments, storage exposure and the consignee’s ability to collect promptly.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that prevent avoidable delays

Cut-off confirmation: obtain the airline or handler’s current cargo acceptance deadline and allow time for screening, weighing, document review and truck access. Passenger flight schedules do not automatically equal cargo acceptance windows.
Accurate documentation: prepare the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, permits and origin or product documents where applicable. Commodity descriptions, values, quantities and consignee details must be consistent across all documents.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and other special cargo require advance classification and written carrier confirmation. Acceptance is subject to applicable airline, IATA and Dominican regulatory requirements.
Customs and delivery: arrange broker instructions before arrival, monitor inspection or document queries, and confirm storage charges, release authority, consignee identification and collection access directly with the responsible parties.

Shipping Tips

Recommended workflow from our service team

Send the complete shipping profile before requesting a quote: commodity, HS classification where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination and required delivery date.
Reserve space early for peak periods, perishables, dangerous goods, oversized pieces and shipments requiring a connection. Ask for an alternative gateway before cargo is packed if schedule resilience is important.
Use export-grade packaging with secure internal protection, readable marks, piece numbering and gross-weight accuracy. For temperature-sensitive cargo, document the packaging qualification and required handling temperature.
Our service team can compare direct and connecting options, but the final plan should be released only after carrier acceptance, customs-broker confirmation and ground-handling instructions are aligned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical questions from shippers and forwarders

Can Cibao International Airport handle international cargo?

It serves international passenger traffic and may support air-cargo movements through available airline and ground-handling arrangements. Our service team confirms the commodity, aircraft capacity, handler, customs process and current acceptance rules before booking.

Is there a guaranteed direct service to the United States or Puerto Rico?

No. These are relevant regional planning directions, but cargo availability depends on the current operating carrier, aircraft configuration, season, commodity and space confirmation. A connecting alternative may be required.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be shipped through the airport?

Possibly, subject to airline and handler approval. The shipper must provide product temperature requirements, packaging details, handling instructions and any required permits. Cold-chain storage and handover conditions must be confirmed in writing.

What is the cargo cut-off time?

There is no single cut-off applicable to every shipment. It varies by carrier, flight, cargo type, screening requirement and handling arrangement. Our team obtains the live cut-off after the booking request is reviewed.

What should an importer arrange before arrival?

The importer should appoint a customs broker, prepare consistent commercial documents, confirm consignee identification and ensure that delivery or collection arrangements are ready. Inspection, document queries and release controls can affect cargo availability.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, telephone number and time zone are based on the supplied airport record. Operational details that can change—such as airline acceptance, cargo cut-off, handling arrangements, special-cargo capability, customs procedures and routing—must be reconfirmed before each shipment.

For independent code, aviation and regulatory cross-checks, our service team refers to the following authoritative domains:

iata.org icao.int idac.gob.do

These sources support identity, aviation-code and regulatory verification. They do not replace written confirmation from the operating airline, ground handler, customs broker or airport authority for shipment-specific acceptance and timing.