# Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS)

> Samana, DO · IATA: AZS · ICAO: MDCY · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `AZS` |
| ICAO | `MDCY` |
| City | Samana |
| Country | DO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 19.26926, -69.73740 |

## Description

Opened in 2006 to give the Samaná peninsula its own international access, Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) was built with a runway long enough for wide-body charters serving the Dominican Republic's northeastern beaches and whale-watching grounds. Traffic is seasonal and tourism-led, dominated by charter flights from Canada and Europe. The airport has no dedicated cargo terminal, so regional air freight moves through Las Américas (SDQ) or Santiago (STI). The Samaná toll highway links the peninsula to Santo Domingo, easing road transport to the main cargo airports. For forwarders, AZS is a passenger gateway rather than a freight facility.

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