Medium airport · Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic
Cabo Rojo Airport
Cabo Rojo Airport is a medium airport serving Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic. Its IATA code is CBJ. Its ICAO code is MDCR. It has 1 runway, longest 4,950 ft (ASP). Elevation 262 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CBJ |
| ICAO code | MDCR |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,950 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 262 ft |
| Coordinates | 17.9290° N, 71.6448° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
While the government initially announced plans in 2016 to expand the Cabo Rojo airfield into an international airport to boost regional tourism, these plans were superseded in January 2024 when the Dominican government opted to construct a completely new international airport elsewhere in the Pedernales province.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Cabo Rojo Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Jaragua National Park · Dominican Republic · 13.6 miles away
- Sierra de Bahoruco National Park · Dominican Republic · 18.6 miles away
- La Visite National Park · Haiti · 35.8 miles away
- La Gran Sabana National Park · Dominican Republic · 36.8 miles away
- Anacaona National Park · Dominican Republic · 57.4 miles away
- Pueblo Viejo National Park · Dominican Republic · 118.7 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Maria Montez International Airport
41.0 miles awayJacmel Airport
61.3 miles awayToussaint Louverture International Airport
61.9 miles awayConstanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National Airport
90.7 miles awayLa Isabela International Airport
117.6 miles awayMore airports in Dominican Republic
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Cabo Rojo Airport?
Cabo Rojo Airport — its IATA code is CBJ and its ICAO code is MDCR.
Where is Cabo Rojo Airport located?
Cabo Rojo Airport serves Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic. Its coordinates are 17.9290° N, 71.6448° W.
What is the history of Cabo Rojo Airport?
While the government initially announced plans in 2016 to expand the Cabo Rojo airfield into an international airport to boost regional tourism, these plans were superseded in January 2024 when the Dominican government opted to construct a completely new international airport elsewhere in the Pedernales province.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4633
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabo_Rojo_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.