Cap Haitien International Airport

Cap Haitien, Haiti

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Haiti's northern gateway serving Cap-Haïtien and the historic region.

Opened

1950

Location

Cap-Haïtien, Haiti

Cap Haïtien International Airport (IATA: CAP, ICAO: MTCH) is the second busiest airport in Haiti, located on the northern coast near the city of Cap-Haïtien. It serves as a vital air link for the northern region of the country, handling both international and domestic flights. The airport is situated close to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Citadelle Laferrière and the Palace of Sans-Souci, making it an important entry point for cultural tourism. It has undergone periodic infrastructure improvements to expand its capacity and improve safety standards. Despite its relatively small size, the airport plays a critical role in Haiti's air transport network, offering connections to neighboring Caribbean islands and the United States, supplementing the main hub at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from the airport into Cap-Haïtien city center is primarily provided by taxis and tap-taps (local shared minibuses), with no formal public transit system.

Airlines here

Airlines serving CAP have included American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and regional carriers such as Tortug' Air and Sunrise Airways.

Notable facts

›The airport is located approximately 3 kilometers from the city center of Cap-Haïtien.
›It serves as a gateway to the Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
›The runway is approximately 2,743 meters (9,000 feet) in length.
›The airport has historically been used for humanitarian relief operations following disasters in Haiti.
›Cap-Haïtien is known as the 'Paris of the Antilles' due to its French colonial architecture.

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Turks and Caicos

Aereonautica militare

Star Air

Salmon Air

Routes

CAP → PLSJY · BE9

CAP → PAPS6 · J32

CAP → PLSS6 · J32

Aircraft operating here

British Aerospace Jetstream 322 routes BE91 routes

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