Las Americas International Airport (MDSD)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Latin America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
MDSD
IATA
SDQ
City
Santo Domingo
Country
Dominican Republic
Region
Latin America
Elevation
59 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
18.4297, -69.6689
Overview
Dominican Republic capital airport and Caribbean gateway. Tourist and diaspora traffic hub.
Current Weather at MDSD
Pilots flying into or out of Las Americas International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR MDSD 030900Z 02004KT 9999 FEW016 24/22 Q1016Wind 020° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 02
Current TAF
TAF MDSD 030400Z 0306/0406 09004KT 9999 FEW016 PROB30 0308/0312 8000 -SHRA BKN016 BECMG 0312/0314 14008KTDecode METAR for MDSD
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Las Americas International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for MDSD. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for MDSD. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Santo Domingo. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Las Americas International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Las Americas International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like MDSD include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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