San Isidro Air Base

San Isidro Air Base
Base Aérea de San Isidro
IATA: noneICAO: MDSI
Summary
Airport type Military
Operator Dominican Air Force
Built 1953
Occupants Comando Aéreo
Elevation AMSL 34 m / 111 ft
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
03/21 2,134 7,000 Asphalt/Concrete

The Base Aérea de San Isidro or San Isidro Air Base (ICAO: MDSI) became operational on March 23, 1953 and is located 25 km east of Santo Domingo. It was named Base Aérea Trujillo until 1961, when the name was changed to San Isidro. Most of the units, aircraft and helicopters of the Dominican Air Force are based there. The San Isidro track also has been a scenery for automobile racing events.

Coordinates: 18°30′N 69°46′W / 18.500°N 69.767°W / 18.500; -69.767

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