# Dominican Republic aviation infrastructure development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-aviation-infrastructure-development
> Updated: 2026-08-26T17:55:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Aviation infrastructure in the Dominican Republic is undergoing significant expansion. At Cibao International Airport, the new terminal has reached 85% completion in its structural and gray work, with upcoming phases focusing on roofing, installations, and interior adaptation for a projected mid-2027 opening.

Additionally, Sky High Dominicana is building a new hangar at Las Américas International Airport (AILA) in Santo Domingo. This facility is intended to be one of the largest in the Caribbean, designed to accommodate two aircraft simultaneously and support regional expansion through advanced maintenance technology.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Aviation infrastructure developments reported in Dominican Republic and Chile

Vinci Airports executives inspected private aviation terminals in the Dominican Republic, while Chile prepares to open a new terminal at Balmaceda Airport this October to triple capacity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aviation-infrastructure-developments-reported-in-dominican-republic-and-chile

### 2026-08-08: Dominican Republic aviation infrastructure sees major construction progress

Aviation infrastructure expands in the Dominican Republic as Cibao International Airport's new terminal reaches 85% structural completion and Sky High Dominicana builds a major new hangar at AILA.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maiqueta-international-airport-temporary-terminal-construction-progresses

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