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Descripción

Here are some visual highlights of Cibao International Airport (STI) near Santiago de los Caballeros—featuring the terminal, aerial views, and renderings of its ongoing expansion.

Overview: STI – Cibao International Airport

Name & Location

• Official Name: Cibao International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional del Cibao)

• Codes: IATA: STI | ICAO: MDST WikipediaSeabay Cargo

• Location: Licey al Medio, approximately 15 km southeast of Santiago de los Caballeros city center WikipediaAirports Data

Airport Significance

• Ranking: It’s the third-busiest airport in the Dominican Republic, after Punta Cana (PUJ) and Santo Domingo (SDQ) WikipediaCódigos de Aeropuertos.

• Passenger Traffic: Over 2.2 million travelers passed through in 2023 Wikipedia.

Facilities & Terminals

• Terminals: Includes a modern International Terminal, a General Aviation (domestic/charter) Terminal, and a Cargo Terminal Airports DataWikipedia.

• Runway: One runway (11/29) measuring 2,620 meters (8,595 feet)—suitable for large aircraft Wikipediaairfleetrating.com.

• Amenities: The airport features check-in counters, baggage claim, shops, restaurants, duty-free outlets, car rental services, parking, lounges, and special assistance services WikipediaAirports Dataairfleetrating.com.

Airlines & Destinations

• Major Carriers: JetBlue is the leading airline with frequent flights, especially to U.S. destinations. Other airlines include Delta, American, United, Copa, Air Europa, Frontier, among others WikipediaFlightsFromWego.

• Top Routes (2023 data):

  • STI–JFK (New York): ~1.05 million passengers Wikipedia.

  • Other significant routes: Newark, Miami, Boston, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, San Juan, Madrid, Medellín Wikipedia.

• Flight Network: Around 11 airlines operate direct flights to approximately 11 destinations across multiple countries, including Europe and the U.S. Direct FlightsFlightsFrom.

Expansion & Future Developments

• A substantial US$300 million expansion is underway, aiming to:

  • Add a second terminal

  • Increase boarding gates (totaling nine)

  • Expand commercial areas (~5,000 m²)

  • Create larger parking capacity (for over 600 vehicles)

  • Extend the runway to around 3,000 m to accommodate larger international aircraft WikipediaWikipedia.

• Design Features: The new terminal will offer a two-level layout—separating arrivals and departures—linked with elevated access roads and enhanced green spaces, blending modern architectural aesthetics with functional efficiency Wikipedia.

• Projected Timeline: The new infrastructure is expected to be operational around mid-2026