Cabo Rojo Airport (MDCR)
Medium airport · Cabo Rojo, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic
Airport data
| Name | Cabo Rojo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MDCR |
| IATA | CBJ |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°55'44" W 71°38'41" 17.92900, -71.64480 |
| Location | Cabo Rojo, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,950 ft (1509 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Cabo Rojo Airport at a glance
Cabo Rojo Airport is a medium airport in Cabo Rojo, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, known to airline systems as CBJ. The field elevation of 262 ft (80 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MDCR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 4,950 ft (1509 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MDCR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cabo Rojo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Montez International Airport | MDBH | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Jacmel Airport | MTJA | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | MTPP | 100 km (54 NM) |
| La Isabela International Airport | MDJB | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Cibao International Airport | MDST | 197 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cabo Rojo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 262 ft field elevation of Cabo Rojo Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 10 airports and airfields we list for Dominican Republic — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cabo Rojo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cabo Rojo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cabo Rojo Airport is MDCR, and its IATA code is CBJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cabo Rojo Airport above sea level?
Cabo Rojo Airport sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cabo Rojo Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.9290, -71.6448 — in Cabo Rojo, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Maria Montez International Airport, about 66 km away.
Does MDCR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MDCR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cabo Rojo Airport?
Cabo Rojo Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,950 ft (1509 m) with a ASP surface.