Samaná El Catey International
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.
About Samaná El Catey International
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.
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.
Routes
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FAQ
Samaná El Catey International — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Samaná El Catey International is located in El Catey, Dominican Republic (North America), at coordinates 19.270°, -69.740°.
- Its IATA code is AZS and its ICAO code is MDCY.
- Samaná El Catey International serves El Catey, Dominican Republic. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Samaná El Catey International operates on America/Santo_Domingo local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Samaná El Catey International sits at latitude 19.270° and longitude -69.740°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from AZS. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for AZS is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from AZS on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 6 other airports in Dominican Republic. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.