Toussaint Louverture International Airport (MTPP)
Large airport · Port-au-Prince, Ouest Department, Haiti
Airport data
| Name | Toussaint Louverture International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MTPP |
| IATA | PAP |
| Elevation | 122 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°34'48" W 72°17'33" 18.58002, -72.29260 |
| Location | Port-au-Prince, Ouest Department, Haiti |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Toussaint Louverture International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,974 ft (3040 m) | 141 ft | ASP | Yes |
Toussaint Louverture International Airport at a glance
Toussaint Louverture International Airport is a large airport in Port-au-Prince, Ouest Department, Haiti, known to airline systems as PAP. The field elevation of 122 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MTPP 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, 10/28, offers 9,974 ft (3040 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MTPP 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 Toussaint Louverture International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jacmel Airport | MTJA | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Cabo Rojo Airport | MDCR | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Cap Haitien International Airport | MTCH | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Maria Montez International Airport | MDBH | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Port-de-Paix Airport | MTPX | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Toussaint Louverture International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 122 ft field elevation of Toussaint Louverture 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 Toussaint Louverture International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Toussaint Louverture International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Toussaint Louverture International Airport is MTPP, and its IATA code is PAP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Toussaint Louverture International Airport above sea level?
Toussaint Louverture International Airport sits at an elevation of 122 feet (37 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Toussaint Louverture International Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.5800, -72.2926 — in Port-au-Prince, Ouest Department, Haiti, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jacmel Airport, about 45 km away.
Does MTPP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MTPP 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 Toussaint Louverture International Airport?
Toussaint Louverture International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,974 ft (3040 m) with a ASP surface.