Private Aviation & Helipad Directory: Samaná Peninsula

I. FBO Hub: Samaná El Catey (AZS / MDCY)

For corporate flight departments handling private jet assets (ranging from light cabin jets to ultra-long-range heavy aircraft), Samaná El Catey International Airport stands as the primary deep-water runway vector on the peninsula. It operates with low traffic density, maximizing ramp availability and privacy protocols.

Coordinates

19.2688° N, 69.7411° W

Runway Vector

RWY 07 / 25

Runway Dimensions

9,843 ft × 148 ft (Asphalt)

Handling Authority

Universal Aviation FBO Terminal

• Operational Capacity: Full PCN rating supporting large transport category heavy jets (e.g., Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500, Boeing BBJ configurations).
• Fuel Logistics: JET A-1 is permanently available on-ramp. Assistants should communicate fuel loads 24 hours out during peak Caribbean charter seasons.
• FBO VIP Lounge Terminal: Arriving passengers exit aircraft directly onto the tarmac and step into a private climate-isolated VIP terminal room. Customs, passport controls, and agricultural luggage scans are handled natively inside this space by dedicated agents within 10 to 15 minutes.

II. Private Helipad Coordinate Matrix

To bypass regional roads entirely, private air transfers originating from Santo Domingo (SDQ) or Punta Cana (PUJ) drop guests onto vetted helicopter landing points directly on the perimeter edges of our premier beach enclaves.

1. H1

   Playa Cosón Sector Helipad · 19.3089° N, 69.5855° W

   Located less than 1.5 miles from the gated entrances of Los Nómadas Estates. Ideal for large groups occupying mega-villas on the western side of the coastal cove.

2. H2

   Playa Bonita Sector Helipad · 19.3115° N, 69.5601° W

   Positioned immediately behind Cap Bonita Residences. Offers direct final-mile gravel/paved access paths for high-capacity luxury sprinters loading luggage directly to estate entries.

3. H3

   El Portillo Airfield Segment (MDPO) · 19.3194° N, 69.4961° W

   Restricted strictly to authorized daytime VFR helicopter operations and specific light piston-twin aircraft. Features a 2,296 ft unlit runway asset east of Las Terrenas town center.

III. Ground Synchronization & Concierge Assets

To prevent any delays at the landing pad, your assigned bilingual CTC Stays concierge manages air-to-ground handoffs directly with the flight crew’s navigation desk:

• Real-Time ETA Tracking: Ground vehicles (Luxury SUVs and luggage tenders) park on standby at the targeted helipad perimeter 20 minutes prior to touchdown.
• Luggage Crossload Mechanics: Dedicated handlers crossload luggage and sports gear directly to secondary transport vehicles, allowing principals to transition smoothly to the primary fleet passenger cabins.
• Bilingual Crew Liaison: If private flight crews require local accommodations or secure hangar turnarounds at AZS, the concierge coordinates transport vectors and local reservations seamlessly.