Punta Cana International Airport

MDPC / PUJ

Punta Cana, DO

Last Updated
Mar 6, 13:17Z

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Current Weather

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Recent 40 min ago
13:17Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
15 kt
80°
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Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI MDPC 061317Z 08015KT 7000-SHRA BKN016 23/21 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 47 ft
BKN 1,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,647 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MDPC 061000Z 0612/0712 08013KT 8000 VCSH SCT018 TEMPO 0612/0616 7000 SHRA BKN018 BKN070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:57Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 80° 13 kt
Visibility: 8 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DPC
08 ✈️
26
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 74°
15.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 83°
14.8 kt 2.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MDPC

4,100 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82%
MVFR
17.7%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.1%

Punta Cana International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 33°C with an average of 26.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 14.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.8%
NE
24.5%
E
35.4%
SE
11.6%
S
5.1%
SW
0.7%
W
1%
NW
1.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 17°C to 33°C
17°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,100 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Punta Cana International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MDPC
IATA Code: PUJ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 47 ft MSL

Location

City: Punta Cana
Country: DO
Latitude: 18.567400°
Longitude: -68.363403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Punta Cana International Airport

Overview

Punta Cana International Airport (MDPC) serves as a critical aviation gateway in the Dominican Republic, located in the eastern region of the country. Situated at an elevation of 47 feet mean sea level, the airport supports large aircraft operations with its two substantial asphalt runways, each measuring 10,171 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

The airport's tropical Caribbean location suggests potential for variable wind conditions and periodic convective weather patterns. With its low elevation and coastal positioning, pilots should anticipate potential thermal and sea breeze effects that could influence approach and departure characteristics.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways (08/26 and 09/27) aligned in similar east-west orientations, providing operational flexibility for different wind conditions. Its geographic coordinates at 18.567400, -68.363403 place it in a region with complex local terrain and potential maritime meteorological influences.

Approach Considerations

Given the parallel runway configuration and substantial runway lengths of 10,171 feet, the airport offers multiple approach options with significant margin for safe operations. Pilots should carefully assess prevailing wind directions when selecting runway 08/26 or 09/27, considering the potential for crosswind components in this coastal environment.

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.

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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.