Haiti
Risk Level: One - Do Not Fly
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Oct 2026: FAA restrictions remain in force for covered US operators below 10,000 ft MSL in designated areas of Haiti, including around MTPP/Port-au-Prince. Overflights above 10,000 ft MSL and ops outside the restricted areas do not require FAA authorisation.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Haiti Crisis: Airport Attacked, Aircraft Shot, March 2024
The primary risk is gang gunfire and drone activity against aircraft flying low near MTPP/Port-au-Prince. The FAA reports at least 11 aircraft attacked in the area since February 2024, and keeps covered US operators out of low-level ops in designated areas. Canada, France and the UK also advise against low-level flights in the MTEG/Port-au-Prince FIR. France advises its operators not to serve MTPP/Port-au-Prince.

Major events:
Sep 2026: The FAA extended its low-altitude restrictions.
Nov 2024: Gunfire hit a Spirit aircraft approaching MTPP/Port-au-Prince. A JetBlue aircraft later found a bullet hole after returning to KJFK/New York.
March-May 2024: Gang violence and attacks forced MTPP/Port-au-Prince to close for nearly three months.
See OPSGROUP Briefing: Haiti Crisis: Airport Attacked, Aircraft Shot, March 2024
The primary risk is gang gunfire and drone activity against aircraft flying low near MTPP/Port-au-Prince. The FAA reports at least 11 aircraft attacked in the area since February 2024, and keeps covered US operators out of low-level ops in designated areas. Canada, France and the UK also advise against low-level flights in the MTEG/Port-au-Prince FIR. France advises its operators not to serve MTPP/Port-au-Prince.

Major events:
Sep 2026: The FAA extended its low-altitude restrictions.
Nov 2024: Gunfire hit a Spirit aircraft approaching MTPP/Port-au-Prince. A JetBlue aircraft later found a bullet hole after returning to KJFK/New York.
March-May 2024: Gang violence and attacks forced MTPP/Port-au-Prince to close for nearly three months.
Current warnings list :
| Source | Reference | Issued | Valid to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Notam KICZ A0046/26 | 01 Sep 2026 | 02 Mar 2027 | |
| Canada | AIC 17/26 | 11 Jun 2026 | Ongoing | |
| France | AIC 011/26 | 28 Aug 2025 | Ongoing | |
| UK | UK AIP ENR 1.1 (1.4.5) | 15 Nov 2024 | Ongoing |
Source: USA
Reference: Notam KICZ A0046/26
Issued: 01-Sep-26, valid until: 02 Mar 2027
Plain English: US operators are prohibited from operating below 10,000ft MSL in parts of Haiti airspace around MTPP/Port-au-Prince, including an additional 17 NM area to the north. Overflights above 10,000 ft MSL do not require FAA authorization.


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 FM OPERATING AT ALTITUDES FM THE SFC-9999FT MSL IN THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF HAITI SOUTH OF 191000N AND NORTH OF 182000N BTN THE HAITI/DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BORDER AND 0730000W AND WI 17NM OF 191000N0723100W DUE TO SAFETY-OF-FLIGHT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ONGOING INSTABILITY.
A. 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.
B. PERMITTED OPERATIONS. OVERFLIGHTS ABOVE 10000FT MSL AND OPERATIONS IN THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF HAITI OUTSIDE OF THE ABOVE-NAMED AREAS DO NOT REQUIRE FAA AUTHORIZATION. 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.
C. 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).
D. IF AVAILABLE, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTPS://WWW.FAA.GOV/ AIR_TRAFFIC/PUBLICATIONS/US_RESTRICTIONS/
THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A (APPLICABILITY) ARE PROHIBITED FM OPERATING AT ALTITUDES FM THE SFC-9999FT MSL IN THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF HAITI SOUTH OF 191000N AND NORTH OF 182000N BTN THE HAITI/DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BORDER AND 0730000W AND WI 17NM OF 191000N0723100W DUE TO SAFETY-OF-FLIGHT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ONGOING INSTABILITY.
A. 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.
B. PERMITTED OPERATIONS. OVERFLIGHTS ABOVE 10000FT MSL AND OPERATIONS IN THE TERRITORY AND AIRSPACE OF HAITI OUTSIDE OF THE ABOVE-NAMED AREAS DO NOT REQUIRE FAA AUTHORIZATION. 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.
C. 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).
D. IF AVAILABLE, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTPS://WWW.FAA.GOV/ AIR_TRAFFIC/PUBLICATIONS/US_RESTRICTIONS/
Source: Canada
Reference: AIC 17/26
Issued: 11-Jun-26, valid until: Ongoing
Plain English: Canadian operators are recommended not to fly below FL100 within the specified area of 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) within the area bounded by 193300N 717600W – 193300N 730000W – 180000N 730000W - 180000N 717600W. Potential risk to aviation from gang activity.
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) within the area bounded by 193300N 717600W – 193300N 730000W – 180000N 730000W - 180000N 717600W. Potential risk to aviation from gang activity.
Source: France
Reference: AIC 011/26
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: UK AIP ENR 1.1 (1.4.5)
Issued: 15-Nov-24, valid until: Ongoing
Plain English: UK operators should not enter the airspace of Haiti below 10,000 ft AGL due to the risk of small arms fire.
Security - Hazardous Situation in Haiti
UK civil air operators are recommended not to enter FIR PORT-AU-PRINCE (MTEG) below 10,000 FT AGL due to potential risk to aviation from small arms fire.
UK civil air operators are recommended not to enter FIR PORT-AU-PRINCE (MTEG) below 10,000 FT AGL due to potential risk to aviation from small arms fire.
