Jacmel Airport (MTJA)
Medium airport · Jacmel, Sud-Est Department, Haiti
Airport data
| Name | Jacmel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MTJA |
| IATA | JAK |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°14'28" W 72°31'7" 18.24110, -72.51850 |
| Location | Jacmel, Sud-Est Department, Haiti |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,300 ft (1006 m) | 95 ft | ASP | No |
Jacmel Airport at a glance
Jacmel Airport is a medium airport in Jacmel, Sud-Est Department, Haiti, known to airline systems as JAK. The field elevation of 167 ft (51 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MTJA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 3,300 ft (1006 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MTJA 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 Jacmel Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | MTPP | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Cabo Rojo Airport | MDCR | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Antoine-Simon International Airport | MTCA | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Maria Montez International Airport | MDBH | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Cap Haitien International Airport | MTCH | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jacmel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 167 ft field elevation of Jacmel 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 Jacmel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jacmel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jacmel Airport is MTJA, and its IATA code is JAK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jacmel Airport above sea level?
Jacmel Airport sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jacmel Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.2411, -72.5185 — in Jacmel, Sud-Est Department, Haiti, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Toussaint Louverture International Airport, about 45 km away.
Does MTJA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MTJA 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 Jacmel Airport?
Jacmel Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 3,300 ft (1006 m) with a ASP surface.