2.2 Haiti Aviation

2.2 Haiti Aviation

Overview

Air transport is the main channel for the passenger traffic. Port-au-Prince international airport is the biggest of the country, where basically all humanitarian and development workers arrive in HaitiBut as of today, Port-au-Prince International Airport is again the almost only entry point for passengers. The second international airport of the country is located in the North, at Cap-Haitien.

A number of smaller airports and air fields are present in Haiti, together with numerous Helicopter Landing Zones (HLZ) for internal passenger movements and limited cargo. International flights are available to the United States, Dominican Republic, Cuba, other Caribbean Island and France. Not all operators are however endorsed by UNDSS, limiting the choice and options for official travels.  Since November 2019, WFP managed the UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) in Haiti and deployed a helicopter to provide regular air services for passengers (up to 22 passengers) and light cargo (up to 4 tons of cargo) to the main cities of six departments, as well as ad-hoc flights including full cargo flights and Medevac to and from another 20 and plus locations.

Regular cargo flights serve Port-au-Prince International Airport to deliver fresh goods.

Even if badly damaged during the 2010 earthquake and already unadopted, aging, and incapable to meet the standards of international traffic and the needs of a local traffic, Port-au-Price International Airport continues to serve as a vital link for Haiti.
Besides these technical issues, ground movements for cargo are characterized by very high and varied costs. Given the rather poor conditions of the road network and the insecurity on the road, air transport could be expanded in order to better relay provinces with the capital and its services. Expansion and repair of airstrips could support savings, because fixed-wing aircraft could be used more extensively. For a list of HLZs, please see attached map of UNHAS Haiti location of operations, which not only includes organized helipads, but also other suitable landing locations utilized during an emergency.

Office National Aviation Civile (OFNAC)

The Civil Aviation Sector in Haiti is administrated by the OFNAC, which is a body of the Ministère des Travaux Publics, Transport et Communications (MTPTC).
OFNAC sets the rules for the Haitian air transport sector. It also controls the country's air space traffic, which consists in a large area of the Caribbean air space. This is done by 24/24h air traffic controller's radio room.
OFNAC is part of ICAO.

Autorité Aéroportuaire Nationale (AAN)

Another important body of the Civil Aviation Sector is the AAN.
The AAN ensures planning, creation, extensions, management and the exploitation of airports facilities in Haiti. AAN is also part of the MTPTC.

International airports: Toussaint Louverture International Airport Port-au-Prince, Ouest departement;

Hugo Chavez International Airport, Cap Haitien, North departement.

Domestic airports: Jacmel Airport, Jacmel, Sud-Est; Jeremie Airport, Jeremie, Grand’Anse; Antoine Simon Airport, Les Cayes, Sud;  and Port de-Paix Airport, Port de Paix, Nord-Ouest.

Other: UNHAS Haiti has more than 20 remote locations used as landing zones.

Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

Foreign aircraft can land in Haiti only for delivery of cargo and passengers. For longer stays or to operate in Haiti, an authorization has to be obtained from the OFNAC. Conformity certifications and permission for occupying parking space on airport grounds from AAN have to be submitted in order to obtain this authorization.

For information on Haiti Airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Haiti Airport Company Contact List

Landing charges and parking fees can refer to the following document. (Note*this document serves only as a reference, the rate subject to change, please contact AAN directly for further information)

Barem Tarifaire -AAN


2.2.1 Haiti Toussaint Louverture International Airport

Overview


The only runway of Port-au- Prince International Airport is serving two different terminals which are not interconnected. The different accesses lead to those buildings, even if they access the same runway: Toussaint Louverture International Airport, Passengers and Cargo Aerogare Guy Malary-Domestic Flight terminal for passengers only.

Airport Location and Contact
Country Haiti
Province/District Ouest Department
Nearest Town/City with Distance from the Airport Port-au-Prince
Airport's Complete Name Toussaint Louverture International Airport
Latitude 18.57989
Longitude -72.29472
Elevation 90 ft / 30 m
IATA Code PAP
ICAO Code MTPP
Managing Company or Airport Authority AAN
Management Contact Person
Open From 06:00
Open To 22:00

Runways

It’s the only runway of the airport utilized by two terminals. There is no taxi way to de-congest this runway. The runway is in good conditions, but signs of wear are registered at landing points at both ends of the runway (asphalt debris).

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

9,974 × 141 ft (3,040 × 43 m)

Orientation

10/28 (Elevation: 100ft (30m))

Surface

paved

Helicopter Pad(s)

There are no proper helicopters pads. Helicopters land at runway and hover to the parking space, or land directly on the field near the aircraft parking area.

Helipad #1

Present (Yes / No)

No, but helicopters land on runway or runway side

Largest helicopter that can land

Any size, no space limitation

Width and Length (metres)

N/A

Surface

Paved / grass

Airport Infrastructure Details

The airfield is located north-east of the city centre, in the populated area of Tabarre. Hence the airport, once far from downtown Port-au-Prince, is now part of the town. This road is often congested and traffic jams are a daily occurrence, especially during rush hours. The passenger terminal building of the international airport is being rebuilt, but current structures are insufficient. Jet fuel reservoirs are located in the airport perimeters. Different shipping companies have offices at the airport. A customs office is also present. On the same airport perimeter, domestics terminal called Guy Malary Terminal serving the domestic flights and UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) flights.  The domestics and international terminals are not connected. Guy Malary has limited capacity both in terms of passenger and cargo. There is no proper storage capacity in the airport perimeter. Air shipping companies have limited space to receive deliveries. Airport perimeter is permeable in terms of security.


Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax transport to airfield

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

N/A

Base Operating Room

N/A

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

N/A

Approach & Runway Lights

N/A

NDB

N/A

VOR

N/A

ILS

Yes



Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: AN - 124
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet B - 747
Total aircraft parking area (m²) 80,016 sqm
Storage Area (mt) n/a Cubic Meters (m³) N/A
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) Yes If "Yes" specify below
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) high loaders Max Capacity (mt) N/A
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) Yes
Loading Ramps (Yes / No) Yes

Storage Facilities

There are no storage facilities at the airport. Shipping companies have small warehouses not accessible to the public, or for rent for the reception of their goods.

Airfield Cost

Navigation Charges

Three types of charges are in place for Port-au-Prince International Airport:

  • Navigation charges, to be paid to OFNAC
  • Landing fees, to be paid to AAN
  • Cargo handling charges, to be paid to authorized Cargo Handling Companies.

Airfield Charges

Night landing hours are between 22.00 - 06.00 (when landing in those hours +50% plus 1000 USD) During peak hours, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., any scheduled flight with a delay of more than thirty minutes will have to pay, in addition to the landing fee, a penalty equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee. Regular flights landing between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. will pay a landing fee increased by fifty percent (50%).
Parking charges hours (or part of) 0.60 USD/Pound for hour after the first two free hours
Charges are administered by AAN.

For the rate of landing and parking apply to Toussaint Louverture International Airport, please refer to:

Haiti Airport Schedule Tariff

Fuel Services Charges


Price per Unit
Jet A-1

USD 5.38/ gallon

Avgas

N/A

Security

Level:  Marginal

Airport perimeter is completely fenced and security guards, police and UN personnel control access to terminals and technical areas. However, some remote areas of the perimeter are not guarded 24 on 24. Passenger security check and baggage scanners are present. Customs inspections are also in place. Airport road is a popular route of protests. This can impede access to the airport and create some insecurity. On the airport road has kidnapping cased reported.

Companies Available 

For information on Haiti Port au Prince International Airport - Toussaint Louverture additional details, please see the following documents:

Haiti Air Navigation Fees

Haiti Airport Tarifs en Application

For information on Haiti Port au Prince International Airport - Toussaint Louverture contact details, please see the following link: 

4.4 Haiti Airport Company Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: 

AZ Freight website information on Haiti  

2.2.2 Haiti Cap Haitien International Airport

Overview

Cap Hatien is the only other international airport and second largest airport of the country; however its facilities are not at the same level of Port-au-Price International Airport. The airport has a small terminal and passenger building and limited passenger and cargo capacity.


Airport Location and Contact
Country Haiti
Province / District Nord
Nearest Town or City Cap Haitien (0 km)
Airport's Complete Name Aeroport International de Cap Haitien
Latitude 19.73306
Longitude -72.19472
Elevation 3m / 10 ft
IATA Code CAP
ICAO Code MTCH
Managing Company or Airport Authority Autorité Aéroportuaire Nationale
Management Contact Person

Edouane Pierre, Airport Director

+509 3452 8378

Open from N/A
Open to N/A


Airport Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

International Services

International Flights

Airline

Website

Services

IBC Airways

www.ibcairways.com

Charter and cargo service, regular flights to Fort Lauderdale

Caicos Express Airways

http://caicosexpress.com/ 

Passenger service, regular flights to Grand Turk, Provindenciales, South Caicos

Bahamasair

http://www.bahamasair.com/

Passenger flights, regular flights to the Nassau

Spirit Airline

spirit.com

Passenger flights to Fort Lauderdale

Sunrise Airways

http://www.sunriseairways.net/

Passenger flights to Providenciales, Santiago of Cuba, Santo Domingo (La Isabela Airport)

InterCaribbean Airways

https://www.intercaribbean.com/

Passenger flights to Providenciales

Domestic Services

Sunrise Airways: private charter and passenger and limited cargo service, regular flights to Port-au-Prince and Port-de-Paix 3 times a day (www.sunriseairways.net)

Other Services

Company Contact Details Services
AVJet Holdings Inc N/A Fuel provider

Each ground handling company have their own ground handling equipment, composed of:

  • 1x Tug and tractor
  • 1x Container loader (7 MT)
  • 1x Pushback Tug.

For information on Haiti Cap Haitien International Airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Haiti Airport Company Contact List.

Runway

Runway # 1
Runway Dimensions 2,652 m x 40 m
Runway Orientation 05 / 23
Runway Surface Paved
Runway Condition Good

Helicopter Pad

Helipad #1

Present

No designated helipad, but helicopters can land next to the landing strip.

Largest Helicopter that can Land

Not specified

Width and Length (m)

Not specified

Surface

Paved

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

No

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

No

Cargo terminal

No

Ground Power (mobile)

No

Pax Transport to Airfield

Yes, minibus service

Ground Handling Services

Yes, JCA Aviation and AMACERCO

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes

Catering Services

No

De-icing Equipment

No

Base Operating Room

No

Parking Ramp Lighting

No

Airport Radar

No

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes


Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

A320 or equivalent

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

A320 or equivalent

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

N/A

Storage Area (m3 and MT)

N/A

Handling Equipment

Loading Ramps

No

Other Comments

N/A

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs in Haiti, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Storage Facilities

The airport has limited storage facilities.

Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges

Haiti Air Navigation Fees

2.2.3 Haiti Les Cayes National Airport

Les Cayes has a small airport called “Antoine Simone des Cayes”. The airstrip is 1,800 m long and has a width of 28 m. Night landing is not possible. The airport is served two times a week by UNHAS on Monday and Thursday. Ongoing discussions to have a scheduled flight with Sunrise (airstrip extension upon request from Sunrise). A helicopter landing zone is located next to airstrip. The small airport building has a waiting hall for passengers. There are no storage facilities and no fuel depot.

Airport Location and Contacts
Country Haiti
Province or District Sud
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport Les Cayes (9.5 km)
Airport's Complete Name Antoine Simone des Cayes
Elevation  30m / 98 ft
Latitude 18.27111
Longitude -73.78833
IATA Code CYA
ICAO Code MTCA
Managing Company or Airport Authority Authorite Aeroportuaire Nationale
Management Contact Person

Olivier Thevelin

+50937500678

NGO and/or UN presence at Airport? N/A


Runways

Runway # 1
Runway Dimensions 1600 m x 25 m
Runway Orientation 08/26
Runway Surface Paved
Runway Condition Fair


Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening Yes, passengers and light cargo only Runway Lighting No
Refueling Capacity N/A Ground Handling Services No
Air Traffic Control N/A Fire Fighting Equipment Yes, 2 trucks
Weather Information YES (solar panel supplied – data directly sent to PaP – UHM) Aircraft Parking Space N/A
Navigation Aids N/A Perimeter Fencing Yes
Windsock Yes


For information on Les Cayes Nationai  Airport contact details, please see the following link:  4.4 Haiti Airport Company Contact List

For information on Haiti Les Cayes National Airport additional details, please see the following documents: 

Haiti Airport Tarifs en Application

Haiti Air Navigation Fees

2.2.4 Haiti Jacmel National Airport

Airport Overview

Jacmel has only an airstrip capable of handling small to medium sized planes. A helicopter landing zone is located right next to airstrip.

The airport building was recently renovated and includes a new waiting hall for passengers.

There are no storage facilities.

Opening hours : 6am – 6pm


Airport Location and Contacts
Country Haiti
Province or District Sud-Est
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport Jacmel (2 km)
Latitude 18.24111
Longitude -72.51861
Elevation 167 ft / 51 m
IATA Code JAK
ICAO Code MTJA
Managing Company or Airport Authority Authorite Aeroportuaire Nationale
Management Contact Person

Airport Supervisor (to coordinate landing approval, flight plan):
Georges Junior : +509 3605 2978

Security Supervisor :
Louis Malherbe : +509 3649 3482

NGO and / or UN presence at the airport? N/A

Runway

Runway # 1
Runway Dimensions 1200 m x 25 m
Runway Orientation N/A
Runway Surface Paved
Runway Condition Fair

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening Yes Runway Lighting No
Refueling Capacity No Ground Handling Services No
Air Traffic Control No Fire Fighting Equipment Yes (portable fire extinguishers)
Weather Information Yes (solar-powered) Aircraft Parking Space Yes
Navigation Aids N/A Perimeter Fencing Yes
Windsock Yes


For information on Haiti Jacmel National Airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Haiti Airport Company Contact List

For information on Haiti Jacmel National Airport additional details, please see the following documents: 

Haiti Airport Tarifs en Application

Haiti Air Navigation Fees

2.2.5 Haiti Port de Paix National Airport

Airport Overview

National Airport Authority (AAN in French) does not have personnel on the ground for this airport which implies this airport is not operational for regular flights.

Airport Overview
Country Haiti
Province or District Nord Ouest
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport Port de Paix
Airport's Complete Name Port de Paix Airport
Latitude 19.93611
Longitude -72.845
Elevation (ft and m) 30 ft / 10 m
IATA Code PAX
ICAO Code MTPX
Managing Company or Airport Authority AAN
Management Contact Person
NGO or UN Presence at Airport? N/A

Runway

Runway # 1
Runway Dimensions 1500 m x 40 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface Dirt / Gravel
Runway Condition Bad

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Screening Capacity N/A Runway Lighting No
Refueling Capacity N/A Ground Handling Services N/A
Air Traffic Control N/A Fire Fighting Equipment N/A
Weather Information N/A Aircraft Parking Space N/A
Navigation Aids N/A Perimeter Fencing N/A
Windsock N/A


For information on Haiti Port de Paix National Airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Haiti Airport Company Contact List

2.2.6 Haiti Anse a Galets National Airport

Airport Overview

This airport is located on La Gonaive Island and is for domestic flights only. The National Airport Authority (AAN in French) does not have personnel on the ground for this airport which implies this airport is not operational for regular flights. It is mostly receiving missionary charters flights.

Airport Location and Contact
Country Haiti
Province or District Ouest
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport Anse a Galets
Airport's Complete Name Anse a Galets Airport
Latitude 18.84111
Longitude -72.88056
Elevation (ft and m) 30 ft / 10 m
IATA Code LGN
ICAO Code N/A
Managing Company or Airport Authority AAN
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? N/A

Runway

Runway # 1
Runway Dimensions 750 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface Dirt / Gravel
Runway Condition Bad

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening N/A Runway Lighting N/A
Refueling Capacity N/A Ground Handling N/A
Air Traffic Control N/A Fire Fighting Equipment N/A
Weather Information N/A Aircraft Parking Space N/A
Navigation Aids N/A Perimeter fencing N/A
Windsock N/A


For information on Haiti Anse a Galets National Airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Haiti Airport Company Contact List.


2.2.7 Haiti Belladere National Airport

Airport Overview

Airport is used only for charter flights, and is located on a border town with the Dominican Republic. It is an unpaved runway for small aircraft. The National Airport Authority (AAN in French) does not have personnel on the ground for this airport which implies this airport is not operational for regular flights.

Airport Location and Contact
Country Haiti
Province or District Centre
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport Belladere
Airport's Complete Name Belladere Airport
Latitude 18.85222
Longitude -72.81639
Elevation (ft and m) 960 ft / 310 m
IATA Code BEL
ICAO Code N/A
Managing Company or Airport Authority AAN
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport N/A

Runways

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions 1100 m x 50 m
Runway Orientation
Runway Surface Dirt
Runway Condition Bad

Airport Infrastructure Details

Airport Details

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

N/A

Runway Lighting

No

Refueling Capacity

N/A

Ground Handling

N/A

Air Traffic Control

N/A

Fire Fighting Equipment

N/A

Weather Information

N/A

Aircraft Parking space

N/A

Navigation Aids

N/A

Perimeter fencing

N/A

Windsock

N/A



For information on Haiti Belladere National Airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Haiti Airport Company Contact List


2.2.8 Haiti Ouanaminthe National Airport

The National Airport Authority (AAN in French) does not have personnel on the ground for this airport which implies this airport is not operational for regular flights.

Airport Details

Country

Haiti

Latitude


Province / District

Nord Est

Longitude


Airport Name

Ouanaminthe

Elevation (ft)

130 ft / 40 m

IATA & ICAO codes

OAN

Surface

dirt

Town or City (closest)

Ouanaminthe

Runway Condition

bad

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

n/a

Runway Dimension

730m x 60m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

No

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

n/a

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

n/a

For information on Airports’ contact details, please see the following link: 4.2.5 Haiti Airport Company Contact List

2.2.9 Haiti Hinche National Airfield


Hinche is the capital of "Centre" department, two hours away from the capital (by car). There are no regular flights. The former MINUSTAH helipad was annexed to the runway.  A new helipad has been recently built by the MINUSTAH base. However, good road conditions between Hinche and the capital make this airstrip less interesting. The runway is unpaved.

Airport Details

Country

Haiti

Latitude

19.13861

Province / District

Centre

Longitude

-72.01583

Airport Name

Hinche

Elevation (ft)

850 ft / 250 m

IATA & ICAO codes

HIN

Surface

dirt/gravel

Town or City (closest)

Hinche

Runway Condition

bad

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

n/a

Runway Dimension

820m x 35m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

n/a

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

n/a

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

n/a

For information on Haiti  Hinche National Airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Haiti Airport Company Contact List


2.2.10 Haiti Jeremie National Airport


Airport Overview

Jérémie has an airstrip capable of handling small to medium sized planes. A helicopter landing zone that is also used as a parking is located right next to airstrip. The airstrip and the building were both recently renovated, and a new waiting hall is available for passengers.

Opening hours: 6am – 6pm (every day)

Airport Location and Contacts

Country

Haiti

Province or District

Grand’Anse

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

Jérémie (6.5 km)

Latitude

18.6631209

Longitude

-74.1726085

Elevation

147 ft / 45 m

IATA Code

JEE

ICAO Code

MTJE

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Autorité Aéroportuaire Nationale (AAN)

Management Contact Person

Airport Supervisor (to coordinate landing approval, flight plan):
Fiolène Medina – (509) 4892 5573

Rio Jean – (509) 3608 1420

Security Supervisor:

Louis Dieubon - (509) 3711 0496/4317 9151

Richelet Elie (PNH) - (509) 3161 7569

NGO and / or UN presence at the airport?

N/A

Runway(s)

Runway # 1

Runway Dimensions

1200 m x 25 m

Runway Orientation

10/28

Runway Surface

Asphalt

Runway Condition

Fair

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

Yes, physical search and inspection

Runway Lighting

No

Refueling Capacity

No

Ground Handling Services

No

Air Traffic Control

No

Fire Fighting Equipment

Yes

Weather Information

Yes, solar-powered

Aircraft Parking Space

Yes

Navigation Aids

No

Perimeter Fencing

Yes

Windsock

No




For information on Haiti Jérémie National Airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Haiti Airport Company Contact List.