# Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP)

> Puerto Plata, DO · IATA: POP · ICAO: MDPP · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `POP` |
| ICAO | `MDPP` |
| City | Puerto Plata |
| Country | DO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 19.75790, -70.57000 |

## Description

Set near Sosúa on the Dominican Republic's north coast, Gregorio Luperón International (POP, ICAO MDPP) is the tourism gateway for the Puerto Plata region rather than a cargo airport. Its terminal has ten gates, about half with airbridges on the satellite concourse, and the runway can take widebody aircraft, with throughput quoted at up to 1,200 passengers per hour. The airport is an airport of entry with customs and immigration on site, but a dedicated cargo terminal or regular freighter operation is not confirmed, so air freight here is effectively belly cargo on passenger services. Heavier consignments for the country are routed through Cibao International (STI) at Santiago, roughly an hour away by road, or Las Américas (SDQ) near Santo Domingo. For less time-critical goods the seaport of Puerto Plata serves the same catchment. A separate apron area handles private jets and helicopters; slots are required and a landing permit may apply depending on the type of operation.

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