Cibao International Airport

MDST / STI

Santiago, DO

Last Updated
Jun 9, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
30,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MDST 091900Z 10004KT 050V180 9999 FEW026CB FEW028 BKN300 32/24 Q1017 CB/E/S/SW

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 565 ft
FEW 2,600 ft AGL (CB)
FEW 2,800 ft AGL
BKN 30,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,165 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,365 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
30,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
30,565 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cibao International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 30,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 30000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,600 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 32°C (90°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 02:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (565 ft)
Pressure Alt
453 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,629 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MDST 091600Z 0918/1018 11008KT 9999 SCT025 BKN300 PROB30 0920/1002 6000 TSRA FEW014CB BKN016 BECMG 0921/0923 23012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 30,000 ft
20:00Z PROB30
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
21:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 230° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DST
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
8,595 ft 148 ft ASP 103°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - MDST

6,437 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.3%
MVFR
28.6%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
1.3%

Cibao International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 77 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 36°C with an average of 25°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, June, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 77 kt
Calm Winds: 35.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
39.3%
N
2%
S
0.8%
W
3.5%
NE
4.3%
NW
1.6%
SE
12.1%
SW
0.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25°C
Range: 14°C to 36°C
14°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

November June September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 6,437 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cibao International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MDST
IATA Code: STI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 565 ft MSL

Location

City: Santiago
Country: DO
Latitude: 19.406099°
Longitude: -70.604698°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 8,595 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cibao International Airport

Overview

Cibao International Airport serves Santiago, Dominican Republic as a medium-sized airport situated at 565 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 19.406099, -70.604698, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Cibao region, supporting regional and commercial air traffic with a substantial 8,595-foot runway.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 70.7% of the time, with marginal VFR conditions occurring in 23.8% of observations. Prevailing easterly winds average 6.2 knots, with temperatures ranging from 14°C to 36°C and an average of 25.2°C. Notably, the airport experiences calm wind conditions 43.9% of the time, which can impact aircraft operations.

Notable Features

Runway 11/29 is an asphalt surface oriented east-west, with winds favorable to the runway 100% of the time. The average crosswind is minimal at 2.3 knots, providing generally stable approach conditions. Maximum recorded wind speeds reach 47 knots, indicating potential occasional challenging wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

November, September, and December represent the best VFR months for operations, with consistently favorable weather conditions. Pilots should expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with fog present in only 1.7% of observations. The consistent wind patterns and low crosswind make Runway 11/29 reliably accessible for most aircraft operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.