Herreras Airport in Santo Domingo has been ordered closed by President Fernandez effective 23 February 2006 when operations will begin at Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport. Until then, only domestic daytime flights will be allowed to operate at Herrera. The presidential decree ordering the closing of the airport states that the airport is not up to date with requirements established by international treaties having to do with domestic and international air traffic. The new airport has yet to be certified for international flights.