Cap Haitien International Airport (MTCH)
Large airport · Cap Haitien, Nord Department, Haiti
Airport data
| Name | Cap Haitien International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MTCH |
| IATA | CAP |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°43'32" W 72°12'3" 19.72555, -72.20071 |
| Location | Cap Haitien, Nord Department, Haiti |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,701 ft (2652 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Cap Haitien International Airport at a glance
Cap Haitien International Airport is a large airport in Cap Haitien, Nord Department, Haiti, known to airline systems as CAP. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MTCH 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, 05/23, offers 8,701 ft (2652 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MTCH 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 Cap Haitien International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port-de-Paix Airport | MTPX | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | MTPP | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Jacmel Airport | MTJA | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Gregorio Luperon International Airport | MDPP | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Cibao International Airport | MDST | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cap Haitien International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Cap Haitien 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 Cap Haitien International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cap Haitien International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cap Haitien International Airport is MTCH, and its IATA code is CAP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cap Haitien International Airport above sea level?
Cap Haitien International Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cap Haitien International Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.7255, -72.2007 — in Cap Haitien, Nord Department, Haiti, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port-de-Paix Airport, about 72 km away.
Does MTCH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MTCH 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 Cap Haitien International Airport?
Cap Haitien International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,701 ft (2652 m) with a ASP surface.