Gregorio Luperon International Airport (MDPP)
Medium airport · Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic
Airport data
| Name | Gregorio Luperon International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MDPP |
| IATA | POP |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°45'28" W 70°34'12" 19.75790, -70.57000 |
| Location | Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10,108 ft (3081 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gregorio Luperon International Airport at a glance
Gregorio Luperon International Airport is a medium airport in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic, known to airline systems as POP. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MDPP 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, 08/26, offers 10,108 ft (3081 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MDPP 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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cibao International Airport | MDST | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Samaná El Catey International Airport | MDCY | 103 km (56 NM) |
| La Isabela International Airport | MDJB | 145 km (78 NM) |
| San Isidro Air Base | MDSI | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Cap Haitien International Airport | MTCH | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gregorio Luperon International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Gregorio Luperon 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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gregorio Luperon International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gregorio Luperon International Airport is MDPP, and its IATA code is POP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gregorio Luperon International Airport above sea level?
Gregorio Luperon International Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gregorio Luperon International Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.7579, -70.5700 — in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cibao International Airport, about 40 km away.
Does MDPP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MDPP 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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport?
Gregorio Luperon International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 10,108 ft (3081 m) with a ASP surface.