Antoine-Simon International Airport (MTCA)
Medium airport · Les Cayes, Sud Department, Haiti
Airport data
| Name | Antoine-Simon International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MTCA |
| IATA | CYA |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°16'16" W 73°47'18" 18.27110, -73.78830 |
| Location | Les Cayes, Sud Department, Haiti |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,220 ft (981 m) | 80 ft | ASP | No |
Antoine-Simon International Airport at a glance
Antoine-Simon International Airport is a medium airport in Les Cayes, Sud Department, Haiti, known to airline systems as CYA. The field elevation of 203 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MTCA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 3,220 ft (981 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MTCA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Antoine-Simon International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jérémie Airport | MTJE | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Jacmel Airport | MTJA | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | MTPP | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Port-de-Paix Airport | MTPX | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Cabo Rojo Airport | MDCR | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Antoine-Simon International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 203 ft field elevation of Antoine-Simon International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 6 airports and airfields we list for Haiti — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Antoine-Simon International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Antoine-Simon International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Antoine-Simon International Airport is MTCA, and its IATA code is CYA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Antoine-Simon International Airport above sea level?
Antoine-Simon International Airport sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Antoine-Simon International Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.2711, -73.7883 — in Les Cayes, Sud Department, Haiti, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jérémie Airport, about 59 km away.
Does MTCA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MTCA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Antoine-Simon International Airport?
Antoine-Simon International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 3,220 ft (981 m) with a ASP surface.