Las Américas International Airport

MDSD / SDQ

Santo Domingo, DO

Last Updated
Jan 17, 20:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
20:00Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
10kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MDSD 172000Z 11010KT 9999 BKN020 29/23 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59ft
BKN 2,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,059ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MDSD 171600Z 1718/1818 14008KT 9999 SCT022 PROB30 1802/1806 8000 -SHRA BKN016 BECMG 1802/1804 01004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
02:00Z PROB30
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,600ft
Light Showers Rain
02:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 10° 4kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DSD
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
11,000 ft 200 ft ASP 161°
↑ 5.0kt ↔ 8.7kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Las Américas International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MDSD
IATA Code: SDQ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Santo Domingo
Country: DO
Latitude: 18.429701°
Longitude: -69.668900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 11,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Las Américas International Airport

Las Américas International Airport (MDSD/SDQ) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Santo Domingo, DO. The facility operates at an elevation of 59 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.