Medium airport · La Isabela, Dominican Republic
La Isabela International Airport
La Isabela International Airport is a medium airport serving La Isabela, Dominican Republic. Its IATA code is JBQ. Its ICAO code is MDJB. It has 1 runway, longest 5,412 ft (ASP). Elevation 98 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | La Isabela, Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| IATA code | JBQ |
| ICAO code | MDJB |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,412 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 98 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 18.5725° N, 69.9856° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
It opened on 23 February 2006 to replace the Herrera International Airport.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to La Isabela International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Ciudad Colonial · Dominican Republic · 7.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to La Isabela International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Los Haitises National Park · Dominican Republic · 39.0 miles away
- Pueblo Viejo National Park · Dominican Republic · 61.8 miles away
- Anacaona National Park · Dominican Republic · 75.0 miles away
- Cotubanamá National Park · Dominican Republic · 88.6 miles away
- La Gran Sabana National Park · Dominican Republic · 92.4 miles away
- Sierra de Bahoruco National Park · Dominican Republic · 103.3 miles away
Airports nearby
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Las Américas International Airport
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50.8 miles awayConstanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National Airport
53.4 miles awayCibao International Airport
70.3 miles awayCasa De Campo International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for La Isabela International Airport?
La Isabela International Airport — its IATA code is JBQ and its ICAO code is MDJB.
Where is La Isabela International Airport located?
La Isabela International Airport serves La Isabela, Dominican Republic. Its coordinates are 18.5725° N, 69.9856° W.
What is the history of La Isabela International Airport?
It opened on 23 February 2006 to replace the Herrera International Airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4634
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Isabela_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.