Haiti Airspace — Port-au-Prince FIR
Live status & airspace monitoring
The Port-au-Prince Flight Information Region (MTEG), served by Port-au-Prince ACC under coordination with Havana and Miami, has operated under a restricted posture since 2024 driven by the ongoing ground security situation. Port-au-Prince Toussaint Louverture (MTPP) has been subject to repeated closure windows declared by OFNAC Haiti via NOTAM. FAA SFAR 96 governs US-registered operator activity within MTEG. Humanitarian aviation continues; reroutes shift to Cap-Haïtien (MTCH) and Dominican Republic alternates (MDSD, MDPC).
Executive summary
Haiti airspace — the Port-au-Prince Flight Information Region (MTEG), served by Port-au-Prince ACC under coordination with Havana and Miami — has operated under a restricted posture since 2024 driven by the ongoing ground security situation. Port-au-Prince Toussaint Louverture (MTPP) has been subject to repeated closure windows declared by OFNAC Haiti via NOTAM. Cap-Haïtien (MTCH) has continued operating as the primary domestic alternate, with Santo Domingo (MDSD) and Punta Cana (MDPC) absorbing rerouted international traffic. Humanitarian aviation, coordinated with OFNAC and ICAO NACC, has continued through multiple closure windows. FAA SFAR 96 governs US-registered operator activity within MTEG. A multinational security support presence is ongoing on the ground. The next review window should track NOTAM amendments from OFNAC, FAA SFAR updates, and ICAO NACC bulletins.
FIR-by-FIR status
| ICAO | Status | Last change | Source | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTEG | RESTRICTED (FAA SFAR 96 applicable; periodic MTPP closures via NOTAM) | Persistent since 2024 | OFNAC Haiti NOTAMs / FAA SFAR 96 | 2026-05-20T07:00:00Z |
| MTPP | Periodic closure windows (Port-au-Prince Toussaint Louverture) | Recurring since 2024 | OFNAC Haiti NOTAMs | 2026-05-20T07:00:00Z |
| MTCH | Operating — primary domestic alternate (Cap-Haïtien) | Continuous gateway role | OFNAC Haiti / FlySafe Traffic Volume Monitoring | 2026-05-20T07:00:00Z |
| MDSD | Reroute alternative — open (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) | Routine operations | FlySafe Traffic Volume Monitoring | 2026-05-20T07:00:00Z |
| MDPC | Reroute alternative — open (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic) | Routine operations | FlySafe Traffic Volume Monitoring | 2026-05-20T07:00:00Z |
| MUHA | Adjacent FIR — open (Havana, Cuba) | Routine operations | FlySafe Traffic Volume Monitoring | 2026-05-20T07:00:00Z |
Regulatory context
FAA Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 96 governs US-registered operator activity within the Port-au-Prince Flight Information Region (MTEG). US operators must consult the current published SFAR text and any associated FAA Notices for applicable conditions and exemptions. OFNAC Haiti (Office National de l'Aviation Civile) publishes NOTAMs covering MTPP closure windows and operational restrictions across Haitian airspace. ICAO NACC (North American, Central American and Caribbean Office) coordinates regional safety bulletins. ICAO Annex 11 §2.6 governs overflight permission protocols. Operators should verify current NOTAMs from OFNAC, FAA, and adjacent authorities (Cuba, Dominican Republic) prior to any movement. A multinational security support presence is ongoing on the ground; aviation impact is mediated through NOTAM and SFAR channels rather than direct restrictions.
Reroute alternates
Domestic alternate: Cap-Haïtien (MTCH / CAP) in northern Haiti has continued as the primary in-country alternate and gateway for humanitarian aviation during MTPP closure windows. International alternates in the Dominican Republic include Santo Domingo Las Américas (MDSD / SDQ) and Punta Cana (MDPC / PUJ), both routinely available. Regional alternates include Kingston (MKJP) in Jamaica and Havana (MUHA) in Cuba depending on routing, operator approvals, and slot availability. Operators with humanitarian missions typically coordinate Cap-Haïtien arrivals with OFNAC and the relevant UN cluster lead.
Industry implications
Port-au-Prince FIR operations remain accessible for humanitarian and selected charter activity, but scheduled commercial service to MTPP has been substantially affected by repeated closure windows since 2024. Routing impact is concentrated in the Caribbean basin: traffic destined for Port-au-Prince has shifted to Cap-Haïtien (MTCH) for in-country needs and to Dominican Republic alternates (MDSD, MDPC) for international diversion. Insurers price war/political-risk premiums for MTEG operations at elevated levels. Lessors monitor exposure to operators dependent on MTPP. Cost projections require verified industry data and are not currently displayed. The structural posture is tied to the ground security situation and shows no public roadmap to normalisation within the current review window.
Source lineage
- OFNAC Haiti (Office National de l'Aviation Civile) NOTAMs retrieved 2026-05-20T07:00:00.000Z
- FAA Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 96 retrieved 2026-05-20T07:00:00.000Z
- ICAO NACC Regional Office retrieved 2026-05-20T07:00:00.000Z
- FlySafe FIR Status Detection (24-hour zero-traffic threshold) retrieved 2026-05-20T07:00:00.000Z
- FlySafe Traffic Volume Monitoring retrieved 2026-05-20T07:00:00.000Z
- AIRAC Aeronautical Information Cycle retrieved 2026-05-20T07:00:00.000Z
Related references
Update Log
- 2026-05-20 Briefing published and registered for FlySafe Sentinel continuous monitoring.
Haiti Airspace — Frequently Asked Questions
Common search queries answered with current status, FIR codes, and source citations.
- Is Port-au-Prince Toussaint Louverture (MTPP) open in 2026?
- MTPP has been subject to repeated closure windows declared by OFNAC Haiti via NOTAM, tied to the ongoing ground security situation. Operators must consult the current OFNAC NOTAM set and, for US-registered aircraft, the published FAA SFAR 96 text before any movement. Cap-Haïtien (MTCH / CAP) has continued operating as the primary domestic alternate and humanitarian gateway through multiple closure windows.
- How are operators rerouting away from Port-au-Prince?
- International traffic that would normally route to MTPP has shifted toward Dominican Republic alternates — Santo Domingo Las Américas (MDSD / SDQ) and Punta Cana (MDPC / PUJ) — both routinely available. Cap-Haïtien (MTCH) absorbs in-country humanitarian and selected charter activity. Adjacent options for diversion or technical stop include Havana (MUHA) in Cuba and Kingston (MKJP) in Jamaica, subject to operator approvals and slot availability.
- What sources track Haiti airspace status?
- Public sources include OFNAC Haiti (Office National de l'Aviation Civile) NOTAMs, FAA Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 96 governing US-registered operator activity in the Port-au-Prince FIR (MTEG), and ICAO NACC (North American, Central American and Caribbean Office) regional safety bulletins. Adjacent authority NOTAMs from Cuba and the Dominican Republic are also relevant for routing decisions.
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