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Cap Haitien International Airport.
Cap Haitien, Haiti · 10 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
25 ratings
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Operators based
10
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 6
Haiti airports by Google rating
3.7★ across 25 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated Haiti fields.
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Port-de-Paix Airport (PAX).
Overview
Cap Haitien International Airport (MTCH / CAP) is a large commercial airport serving Cap Haitien, Haiti. The airport sits 10 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CAP for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Port-de-Paix Airport (PAX, 39 nm), Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP, 69 nm), and Jacmel Airport (JAK, 91 nm). With a single 8,701-foot paved runway, CAP can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CAP depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Cap Haitien.
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Field capability
ICAO
MTCH
IATA
CAP
FAA / Local
MTCH
Elevation
10 ft
Coordinates
19.7255° N · 72.2007° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Haiti fields
state range 9–203 ft
At 10 ft, CAP sits lower than 67% of the 6 Haiti fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,701 ft
- 05/238,701 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,701 ft
CAP's 8,701 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 39nmPAXPort-de-Paix AirportPort-de-Paix
- 69nmPAPToussaint Louverture International AirportPort-au-Prince
- 91nmJAKJacmel AirportJacmel
- 92nmPOPGregorio Luperon International AirportPuerto Plata
- 92nmSTICibao International AirportSantiago
- 108nmBRXMaria Montez International AirportBarahona
Location
Open the full mapMTCH · Cap Haitien International Airport · Cap Haitien, Haiti
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CAP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 577 nm | 1h 45m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 603 nm | 1h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,186 nm | 3h 9m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,245 nm | 3h 18m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,272 nm | 3h 21m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,366 nm | 3h 35m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,389 nm | 3h 38m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,517 nm | 3h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CAP?
- Cap Haitien International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,701 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CAP?
- Cap Haitien International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,701 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to CAP?
- The closest alternate is Port-de-Paix Airport (PAX), about 39 nm away, followed by Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) at 69 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CAP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 1h 45m (577 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 48m (603 nm), Washington DC about 3h 9m (1,186 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.