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Arroyo Barril Airport

Arroyo Barril, Dominican Republic

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Arroyo Barril Airport

Arroyo Barril, Dominican Republic
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Small coastal airstrip serving the Samaná Peninsula region.

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Arroyo Barril, Dominican Republic
Arroyo Barril Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located near the town of Arroyo Barril on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, in the Samaná Province. It sits close to Samaná Bay and has historically served as a secondary access point to the broader Samaná region. The airport operates at a limited capacity and is not served by scheduled commercial airlines, functioning primarily for private and charter flights. The Samaná region is more prominently served by El Catey Samaná International Airport (AZS), which opened in 2006 and handles most regional air traffic. Due to its small size and limited infrastructure, Arroyo Barril Airport sees minimal traffic and has no significant terminal facilities. It remains a minor facility within the Dominican Republic's aviation network.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by local road networks connecting to the town of Arroyo Barril and the broader Samaná Province.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Arroyo Barril Airport; it serves only private and charter flights.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is MDAB; the airport has no assigned IATA code.
  • ›Located in Samaná Province on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic.
  • ›Not a commercial airport; used primarily for private and general aviation.
  • ›The Samaná region's main commercial air gateway is El Catey Samaná International Airport (AZS).
  • ›Situated near Samaná Bay, an area known for whale-watching tourism.
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A quiet gateway to the Dominican Republic's Samaná Peninsula coast

Arroyo Barril Airport is a small regional airstrip located near the fishing village of Arroyo Barril on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, close to the Samaná Bay. It historically served as an entry point for travelers heading to the Samaná Peninsula before the larger El Catey International Airport expanded regional access. Today it operates with limited scheduled activity, primarily serving light aircraft and occasional charter flights.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal building handling arrivals and departures for light and charter aircraft with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Motorcycle taxis (motoconchos) common in the surrounding area
  • Car rental may be arranged through local vendors in Sánchez or Samaná town
  • Public buses (guaguas) connecting to nearby Sánchez and Samaná
Nearby Hotels
  • Gran Bahia Principe Cayacoa (Samaná)
  • Bahia View Hotel (Samaná)
  • Hotel Docia (Sánchez)
  • Casa de Campo del Mar (local guesthouses in Arroyo Barril area)
Dining

The airport itself offers minimal food and beverage options given its small scale. Travelers will find better dining in nearby Sánchez and Samaná town, where local seafood restaurants and comedores serve fresh Dominican cuisine at modest prices.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight status directly with your charter or air taxi operator, as schedules can change with little notice.
  • Carry Dominican pesos for local transport, as many motoconcho and guagua drivers do not accept foreign currency.
  • The road to Samaná town can take 30–45 minutes depending on traffic; plan accordingly.
  • January through March is whale-watching season in Samaná Bay — an unmissable experience if visiting during that period.

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Arroyo Barril International Airport is a domestic airport located in the Samaná Province of the Dominican Republic. Regulated by the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), the facility is restricted to daytime operations and is managed by Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom) under a long-term concession agreement extending through 2060.

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