Haiti

Risk Level: One - Do Not Fly

On Nov 11, two aircraft were hit by gunfire on approach to MTPP/Port-au-Prince. The first, a Spirit A320 enroute from KFLL, was hit on short final to Runway 28 at around 1100 local. Damage was significant, with multiple rounds entering the fuselage, avionics bay, engine, and cabin. The second aircraft, a Jet Blue A320, discovered a bullet hole on return to KJFK.

Operations at MTPP have been suspended for now, but with this level of risk to aircraft, Haiti will be off-limits for some time to come. The FAA has since banned US operators from flights in the airspace of Haiti below 10,000ft MSL, and several other countries have issued similar warnings. SafeAirspace.net now puts Haiti at Level 1 - Do Not Fly.

MTPP/Port-au-Prince was previously closed from March-May 2024 due to sustained gang violence across Haiti. Aviation came under direct threat during the worst of the violence, with several reports of several armed attacks at the airport. A new government has since been formed, but gangs still control much of the capital, and the US still advises against all travel to the country. For flights, crew security cannot be guaranteed.

Read: Haiti Crisis: Airport Attacked, Aircraft Shot, March 2024 (OPSGROUP article)

Current warnings list :

Source	Reference	Issued	Valid to
USA	Notam KICZ A0008/25	05 Sep 2025	07 Mar 2026
France	AIC 09/25	28 Aug 2025	Ongoing
UK	Notam EGGX V0028/25	15 Aug 2025	02 Oct 2025
Canada	AIC 12/25	12 Feb 2025	Ongoing

Source: USA

Reference: Notam KICZ A0008/25

Issued: 05-Sep-25, valid until: 07 Mar 2026

Plain English: US operators are prohibited from certain parts of the airspace in Haiti - below 10,000ft MSL in an area around MTPP/Port-au-Prince airport plus a small 10NM area to the north. See map here.

SECURITY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN
FLIGHTS IN THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF HAITI.

THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A (APPLICABILITY) ARE
PROHIBITED FROM OPERATING AT ALTITUDES FROM THE SFC-9999FT MSL IN
THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF HAITI SOUTH OF 191000N AND NORTH OF
182000N BETWEEN THE HAITI/DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BORDER AND 0732000W AND
WITHIN 10NM OF 192811N0723511W DUE TO SAFETY-OF-FLIGHT RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH ONGOING INSTABILITY.

APPLICABILITY. THIS NOTAM APPLIES TO: ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS AND
COMMERCIAL OPERATORS; ALL PERSONS EXERCISING THE PRIVILEGES OF AN
AIRMAN CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE FAA, EXCEPT SUCH PERSONS OPERATING
U.S.-REGISTERED AIRCRAFT FOR A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER; AND ALL
OPERATORS OF CIVIL AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES, EXCEPT
WHEN THE OPERATOR OF SUCH AIRCRAFT IS A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER.

PERMITTED OPERATIONS. THIS NOTAM DOES NOT PROHIBIT PERSONS
DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A (APPLICABILITY) ABOVE FROM CONDUCTING
FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN THE ABOVE-NAMED AREAS WHEN SUCH OPERATIONS ARE AUTHORIZED EITHER BY ANOTHER AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE FAA OR BY A DEVIATION, EXEMPTION, OR OTHER
AUTHORIZATION ISSUED BY THE FAA ADMINISTRATOR. OPERATORS MUST CALL
THE FAA WASHINGTON OPERATIONS CENTER AT 202-267-3333 TO INITIATE
COORDINATION FOR FAA AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT OPERATIONS. OPERATIONS
IN THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF HAITI OUTSIDE OF THE ABOVE-NAMED
AREAS DO NOT REQUIRE FAA AUTHORIZATION.

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. IN AN EMERGENCY REQUIRING IMMEDIATE
DECISION AND ACTION FOR THE SAFETY OF THE FLIGHT, THE PILOT IN
COMMAND OF AN AIRCRAFT MAY DEVIATE FROM THIS NOTAM TO THE EXTENT
REQUIRED BY THAT EMERGENCY. THIS NOTAM IS AN EMERGENCY ORDER ISSUED
UNDER 49 USC 40113(A), 44701(A)(5), AND 46105(C).

IF AVAILABLE, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT:
HTTPS://WWW.FAA.GOV/AIR_TRAFFIC/PUBLICATIONS/US_RESTRICTIONS/

Source: France

Reference: AIC 09/25

Issued: 28-Aug-25, valid until: Ongoing

Plain English: French operators should remain at or above FL100 in Haiti airspace, and not go to MTPP/Port Au Prince airport.

From 28/08/2025 and until further notice, pilots in command of aircraft performing air services mentioned in paragraph 1.1 ar e requested to maintain at all times a flight level above or equal to FL100 in the airspace of Haiti FIR PORT AU PRINCE (MTEG) and not to serve Port au Prince aerodrome (MTPP).

Source: UK

Reference: Notam EGGX V0028/25

Issued: 15-Aug-25, valid until: 02 Oct 2025

Plain English: UK operators should not enter the airspace of Haiti below 10,000ft AGL due to the risk of small arms fire.

SECURITY - HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN HAITI. UK REGISTERED AIR OPERATORS ARE RECOMMENDED NOT TO ENTER FIR PORT-AU-PRINCE (MTEG) BELOW 10000FT AGL DUE POTENTIAL RISK TO AVIATION FROM SMALL ARMS FIRE. CONTACT UK DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT 02070 826639 OR 02079 443111 OUT OF HOURS. ON EXPIRY OF THIS NOTAM DETAILS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE UK AIP ENR 1.1. AR-2025-3564/02.

Source: Canada

Reference: AIC 12/25

Issued: 12-Feb-25, valid until: Ongoing

Plain English: Canadian operators are recommended not to fly below FL100 in Haitian airspace (MTEG/Port-au-Prince FIR) due to risks to aviation from gang activity.

Level 2 (Recommendation)
SECURITY – HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN HAITI. Canadian Air Operators and owners of aircraft registered in Canada are recommended to maintain a flight level equal to or above FL100 within FIR Port-au-Prince (MTEG). Potential risk from gang activity.