La Isabela International Airport (JBQ): Codes, Runways & Location
La Isabela International Airport (IATA: JBQ · ICAO: MDJB) is a medium-sized airport serving La Isabela, Dominican Republic. It lies at 18.5725° N, 69.9856° W, 98 ft (30 m) above sea level.
Overview of La Isabela International Airport
La Isabela International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of La Isabela in Dominican Republic. It is identified by the IATA code JBQ and the ICAO code MDJB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
La Isabela International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1650 m (5412 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 98 ft (30 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being San Isidro Air Base about 25 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,650 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Isabela International Airport
Where is La Isabela International Airport located?
La Isabela International Airport is located in La Isabela, Dominican Republic. Its coordinates are 18.5725° N, 69.9856° W.
What is the airport code for La Isabela International Airport?
La Isabela International Airport has an IATA code of JBQ and an ICAO code of MDJB.
How long is the runway at La Isabela International Airport?
La Isabela International Airport's longest runway is about 1650 m (5412 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does La Isabela International Airport have?
La Isabela International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is La Isabela International Airport a major airport?
La Isabela International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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