Haiti
Risk Level: One - Do Not Fly
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On Nov 11, 2024, 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 LT. Damage was significant, with multiple rounds entering the fuselage, avionics bay, engine, and cabin. The second aircraft, a JetBlue A320, later discovered a bullet hole after returning to KJFK.
Operations at MTPP were suspended following the incident, and Haiti remains a high-risk environment for civil aviation ops. The FAA currently prohibits US operators, US-registered aircraft, and FAA-certificated pilots from operating below 10,000 ft MSL in defined areas of Haitian territory and airspace due to ongoing security risks. Several other countries have issued similar warnings. SafeAirspace.net continues to rate 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 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)
Operations at MTPP were suspended following the incident, and Haiti remains a high-risk environment for civil aviation ops. The FAA currently prohibits US operators, US-registered aircraft, and FAA-certificated pilots from operating below 10,000 ft MSL in defined areas of Haitian territory and airspace due to ongoing security risks. Several other countries have issued similar warnings. SafeAirspace.net continues to rate 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 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 A0024/26 | 02 Mar 2026 | 03 Sep 2026 | |
| France | AIC 011/26 | 28 Aug 2025 | Ongoing | |
| Canada | AIC 21/25 | 12 Feb 2025 | Ongoing | |
| UK | UK AIP ENR 1.1 (1.4.5) | 15 Nov 2024 | Ongoing |
Source: USA
Reference: Notam KICZ A0024/26
Issued: 02-Mar-26, valid until: 03 Sep 2026
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 15 NM area to the north.
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 0730000W AND WITHIN 15NM 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. 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.
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
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 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 0730000W AND WITHIN 15NM 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. 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.
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
D. IF AVAILABLE, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTPS://WWW.FAA.GOV/ AIR_TRAFFIC/PUBLICATIONS/US_RESTRICTIONS/
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: Canada
Reference: AIC 21/25
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.
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.
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 10,000ft 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.