International hub · Higuey, Dominican Republic

Higuey/Punta Cana International

MDPCPUJ
Elevation
47 ft
Coordinates
18°34′N 68°22′W
Local time
America/Santo Domingo

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Field information

MDPC runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Higuey/Punta Cana International (MDPC/PUJ) has 2 runways; the longest, 08/26, is 10,171 ft (3,100 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MDPC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Santo Domingo

  • Country

    Dominican Republic

    DO

  • Municipality

    Punta Cana

  • Elevation

    47 ft

  • Position

    18.5671, -68.3646

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · MDPC

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
08/2610,171 ft (3,100 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
09/2710,171 ft (3,100 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MDPC.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Higuey/Punta Cana International (MDPC / PUJ) in Higuey, Dominican Republic, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MDPC is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at MDPC

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Dominican Republic

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Dominican Republic. Applicable permit lead times for Dominican Republic are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Dominican Republic are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at MDPC

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at MDPC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MDPC

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MDPC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MDPC

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MDPC: 18° 34′ 2″ N 68° 21′ 52″ W; elevation 47 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Higuey

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Higuey. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MDPC.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MDPC

    Support for freighter operations into MDPC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where MDPC sits in the network

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Operating into MDPC?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Higuey/Punta Cana International — one desk for the whole trip.

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