Airport code
JBQ — La Isabela International Airport
JBQ is the IATA code for La Isabela International Airport, an airport serving La Isabela, Dominican Republic. Its ICAO code is MDJB, and it operates in the America/Santo_Domingo time zone (UTC-4). The airport sits at 18.5725, -69.9856 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 98 ft (30 m).
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About La Isabela International Airport
Dr. Joaquín Balaguer International Airport — also known as La Isabela International Airport — is an international airport in the Dominican Republic, serving as a secondary airport for Santo Domingo. It is located at El Higuero, about 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of the city. It opened on 23 February 2006 to replace the Herrera International Airport. It is named after former Dominican president Joaquín Balaguer.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | JBQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | MDJB |
| Airport name | La Isabela International Airport |
| City | La Isabela |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Time zone | America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-4) |
| Latitude | 18.5725 |
| Longitude | -69.9856 |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,412 ft (1,650 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for La Isabela International Airport?
The IATA code for La Isabela International Airport is JBQ.
What is the ICAO code for La Isabela International Airport?
The ICAO code for La Isabela International Airport is MDJB.
Where is JBQ airport located?
La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) is located in La Isabela, Dominican Republic.
What time zone is JBQ in?
La Isabela International Airport operates in the America/Santo_Domingo time zone, which is UTC-4.
What is the nearest airport to JBQ?
The nearest airport to La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) is Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo, about 37 km away.
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