Samaná El Catey International Airport (MDCY)
Medium airport · Samana, Samaná Province, Dominican Republic
Airport data
| Name | Samaná El Catey International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MDCY |
| IATA | AZS |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°16'9" W 69°44'15" 19.26926, -69.73740 |
| Location | Samana, Samaná Province, Dominican Republic |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Samaná El Catey International Airport at a glance
Samaná El Catey International Airport is a medium airport in Samana, Samaná Province, Dominican Republic, known to airline systems as AZS. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MDCY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MDCY 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 Samaná El Catey International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Isabela International Airport | MDJB | 82 km (44 NM) |
| San Isidro Air Base | MDSI | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Cibao International Airport | MDST | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Las Américas International Airport | MDSD | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Gregorio Luperon International Airport | MDPP | 103 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Samaná El Catey International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Samaná El Catey International 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 Samaná El Catey International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Samaná El Catey International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Samaná El Catey International Airport is MDCY, and its IATA code is AZS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Samaná El Catey International Airport above sea level?
Samaná El Catey International Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Samaná El Catey International Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.2693, -69.7374 — in Samana, Samaná Province, Dominican Republic, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is La Isabela International Airport, about 82 km away.
Does MDCY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MDCY 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 Samaná El Catey International Airport?
Samaná El Catey International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a asphalt surface.