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MDSD

Las Américas International Airport · Santo Domingo

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
59 ft / 18 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 11,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Las Américas International Airport (MDSD), located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 59 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Las Américas International Airport
ICAO / IATA
MDSD / SDQ
Municipality
Santo Domingo
Country
Region
DO-01 — Distrito Nacional
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
59 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,000 ft / 3,353 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 161° / 341°
RWY 17 (161°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-CLA | CRS: 172°
RWY 35 (341°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.20 MHz
FCC SANTO DOMINGO INFO
126.90 MHz
FSS FSS
122.00 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

MDSI
San Isidro Air Base
13 km / 7 nm
MDJB
La Isabela International Airport
37 km / 20 nm
MDLR
Casa De Campo International Airport
80 km / 43 nm
MDCY
Samaná El Catey International Airport
94 km / 51 nm
MDPCILS
Punta Cana International Airport
139 km / 75 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026