Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Punta Cana International Airport (IATA: PUJ · ICAO: MDPC) is a large airport serving Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. It lies at 18.5671° N, 68.3646° W, 47 ft (14 m) above sea level.
Overview of Punta Cana International Airport
Punta Cana International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Punta Cana in Dominican Republic. It is identified by the IATA code PUJ and the ICAO code MDPC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Punta Cana International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 47 ft (14 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM) about 59 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 ≈ 3,100 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Punta Cana International Airport
Where is Punta Cana International Airport located?
Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Its coordinates are 18.5671° N, 68.3646° W.
What is the airport code for Punta Cana International Airport?
Punta Cana International Airport has an IATA code of PUJ and an ICAO code of MDPC.
How long is the runway at Punta Cana International Airport?
Punta Cana International Airport's longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Punta Cana International Airport have?
Punta Cana International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Punta Cana International Airport a major airport?
Punta Cana International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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