# Cibao International Airport (STI)

> Santiago, DO · IATA: STI · ICAO: MDST · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `STI` |
| ICAO | `MDST` |
| City | Santiago |
| Country | DO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 172 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 19.40610, -70.60470 |

## Description

Cigars and tobacco, textiles, medical devices, coffee and cacao — the goods leaving Cibao International Airport (IATA: STI, ICAO: MDST) mirror the free-trade zones (Zonas Francas) of the Cibao Valley around Santiago de los Caballeros. Ranking behind Punta Cana and Santo Domingo, STI is the Dominican Republic's third-busiest airport and handled more than two million passengers in 2024, operating a separate cargo terminal alongside its international and domestic buildings. Most freight travels as belly cargo on scheduled services by American Airlines, JetBlue and Arajet, with occasional dedicated freighter movements rather than a permanent all-cargo operation. A multi-year expansion is lengthening the runway to 2,920 metres and widening the apron and access roads, opening the field to wide-body aircraft from 2026 and materially improving heavy air-freight options. Customs clearance runs through the Dirección General de Aduanas (DGA), with bonded warehousing for imports awaiting duty. The Autopista Duarte puts Santo Domingo and the Caucedo container port within roughly three hours by truck, which makes combined air-sea forwarding practical; Las Américas (SDQ) and Punta Cana (PUJ) serve as alternatives.

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