Airports / Haiti / PAX
Port-de-Paix Airport.
Port-de-Paix, Haiti · 9 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Google rating
155 ratings
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Operators based
9
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP).
Overview
Port-de-Paix Airport, listed as MTPX / PAX, is a mid-sized airport in Port-de-Paix, Haiti. The airport sits 9 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into PAX for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP, 39 nm), Inagua Airport (IGA, 78 nm), and Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP, 87 nm). At 2,100-foot, unpaved, the runway favors turboprops and light general aviation over jet operations.
Charter pricing from PAX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Port-de-Paix.
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Field capability
ICAO
MTPX
IATA
PAX
FAA / Local
MTPX
Elevation
9 ft
Coordinates
19.9340° N · 72.8480° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Haiti fields
state range 9–203 ft
At 9 ft, PAX sits lower than 83% of the 6 Haiti fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 2,100 ft
- 05/232,100 ftOtherUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 2,100 ft
At 2,100 ft and unpaved, PAX is generally suited to piston and turboprop aircraft rather than jets.
- 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.
- 39nmCAPCap Haitien International AirportCap Haitien
- 78nmIGAInagua AirportMatthew Town
- 87nmPAPToussaint Louverture International AirportPort-au-Prince
- 97nmBCAGustavo Rizo AirportBaracoa
- 103nmJAKJacmel AirportJacmel
- 107nmJEEJérémie AirportCarrefour Sanon
Location
Open the full mapMTPX · Port-de-Paix Airport · Port-de-Paix, Haiti
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PAX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 541 nm | 1h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 569 nm | 1h 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,166 nm | 3h 7m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,214 nm | 3h 13m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,257 nm | 3h 19m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,351 nm | 3h 33m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,355 nm | 3h 33m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,479 nm | 3h 50m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use PAX?
- At 2,100 ft and unpaved, Port-de-Paix Airport is generally suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets. Charter flyers usually depart from a nearby field with a longer runway.
- What is the longest runway at PAX?
- Port-de-Paix Airport has one runway; the longest measures 2,100 ft.
- What is the nearest major airport to PAX?
- The closest alternate is Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP), about 39 nm away, followed by Inagua Airport (IGA) at 78 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PAX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 1h 39m (541 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 43m (569 nm), Washington DC about 3h 7m (1,166 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.