Samaná El Catey International

Overview

Samaná El Catey International Airport is the main air gateway for visitors heading to the Samaná area of the Dominican Republic. Also identified as AZS and MDCY, it is a medium airport that serves a region known for beaches, resort stays, nature trips, and onward travel along the peninsula. For most travellers, the airport works less like a sprawling hub and more like a practical arrival point that gets you close to the coast, road transfers, and holiday destinations without the scale or complexity of a major city airport.

Key Facts

• Official name: Samaná El Catey International Airport
• Airport codes: AZS (IATA) and MDCY (ICAO)
• Airport type: medium airport
• Elevation: 30 ft (9 m) above sea level
• Runway: 07/25, 9843 ft, asphalt, and lighted
• Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo

What Travellers Should Know

The airport’s single long, lighted asphalt runway supports reliable day and night operations, which is useful for passengers arriving on international schedules or departing early in the day. Its low elevation of 30 feet above sea level is typical for an airport serving a coastal destination, and the local time zone is America/Santo_Domingo, so it helps to set your phone or watch on arrival if you are connecting to tours, hotel pickups, or intercity transport. Because this airport serves Samaná rather than a dense urban center, many visitors continue their journey by road, so it is smart to confirm transfer details before landing.