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La Isabela International Airport

La Isabela, Dominican Republic

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La Isabela International Airport

La Isabela, Dominican Republic
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98 ft
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Santo Domingo's domestic and regional relief airport.

Opened
1994
Location
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
La Isabela International Airport, officially known as Dr. Joaquín Balaguer International Airport, is located in the La Isabela district of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It primarily serves domestic routes and some regional flights, functioning as a secondary airport to relieve traffic from Las Américas International Airport. The airport is operated by Aerodom (Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI) and handles a mix of charter, domestic, and light regional traffic. Its relatively compact infrastructure makes it well-suited for smaller aircraft and lower passenger volumes compared to the country's main international gateway.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal designed to handle domestic and limited regional operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by taxi and private vehicle, located within the northern metropolitan area of Santo Domingo with no dedicated rail or bus rapid transit link.
Airlines here
Airlines operating at La Isabela have included Air Century and other smaller Dominican carriers serving domestic destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Officially named Dr. Joaquín Balaguer International Airport after the former Dominican president.
  • ›Serves as a domestic relief airport for Santo Domingo, complementing Las Américas International Airport.
  • ›Operated by Aerodom, the concession company managing several Dominican airports.
  • ›Located in the La Isabela neighborhood in the northern part of Santo Domingo.
  • ›Primarily handles light aircraft, charter flights, and short-haul regional services.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Omskavia Airline
N3
Star Air
S6
Salmon Air
S6

Routes

JBQ → AUAN3 · J32
JBQ → PAPN3 · J32
JBQ → PAPS6 · J32
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Encyclopaedia

Dr. Joaquín Balaguer International Airport — also known as La Isabela International Airport — is an international airport in the Dominican Republic, serving as a secondary airport for Santo Domingo. It is located at El Higuero, about 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of the city. It opened on 23 February 2006 to replace the Herrera International Airport. It is named after former Dominican president Joaquín Balaguer.

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