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MDST

Cibao International Airport · Santiago

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
565 ft / 172 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (SANTIAGO TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 8,595 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cibao International Airport (MDST), located in Santiago, 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 565 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
Cibao International Airport
ICAO / IATA
MDST / STI
Municipality
Santiago
Country
Region
DO-25 — Santiago de los Caballeros Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
565 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,595 ft / 2,620 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 103° / 283°
RWY 11 (103°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-STI | CRS: 107°
RWY 29 (283°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP SANTIAGO APP
119.00 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR SANTIAGO TWR
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

MDPP
Gregorio Luperon International Airport
39 km / 21 nm
MDCY
Samaná El Catey International Airport
92 km / 50 nm
MDJB
La Isabela International Airport
113 km / 61 nm
MDSI
San Isidro Air Base
134 km / 72 nm
MDBH
Maria Montez International Airport
139 km / 75 nm

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