Las Américas International Airport

MDSD / SDQ

Santo Domingo, DO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
10 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MDSD 041500Z 08010KT 9999 SCT020 29/22 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,059 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MDSD 041000Z 0412/0512 02006KT 9999 SCT018 BECMG 0417/0419 09010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
17:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 90° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
0.0 kt 10.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MDSD

4,217 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.4%
MVFR
26%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.1%

Las Américas International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 34°C with an average of 25.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
27.4%
NE
29.6%
E
10.2%
SE
14.9%
S
9.2%
SW
2.1%
W
0.7%
NW
0.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.3°C
Range: 17°C to 34°C
17°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,217 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

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/GMT+5

Runway Information

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

About Las Américas International Airport

Overview

Las Américas International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Located at 18.429701, -69.668900, the airport handles significant commercial and passenger traffic for the capital region. Its strategic coastal positioning makes it a crucial transportation hub for the Caribbean.

Flying Conditions

Situated at 59 feet mean sea level, the airport experiences typical Caribbean maritime weather conditions with potential thermal and wind variations. The single runway (17/35) is 11,000 feet long with an asphalt surface, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind conditions due to the airport's coastal location.

Notable Features

The airport's 11,000-foot runway allows for operations of large commercial aircraft and provides significant margin for diverse aircraft performance envelopes. Its low elevation of 59 feet MSL means minimal terrain interaction during approaches and departures. The asphalt runway surface offers consistent braking characteristics under normal conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35's extended length supports complex approach procedures with good margin for error. Given the airport's maritime environment, pilots should prepare for potential wind shear and sea breeze effects during approach and landing. Standard instrument approach procedures will leverage the runway's favorable orientation and substantial length.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.