Port-de-Paix Airport (MTPX)
Medium airport · Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest Department, Haiti
Airport data
| Name | Port-de-Paix Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MTPX |
| IATA | PAX |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°56'3" W 72°50'53" 19.93405, -72.84801 |
| Location | Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest Department, Haiti |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,100 ft (640 m) | — | GVL | No |
Port-de-Paix Airport at a glance
Port-de-Paix Airport is a medium airport in Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest Department, Haiti, known to airline systems as PAX. The field elevation of 9 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MTPX 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, 05/23, offers 2,100 ft (640 m) of gvl 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 MTPX 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 Port-de-Paix Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Haitien International Airport | MTCH | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Inagua Airport | MYIG | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | MTPP | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Gustavo Rizo Airport | MUBA | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Jacmel Airport | MTJA | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port-de-Paix Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9 ft field elevation of Port-de-Paix 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 Port-de-Paix Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port-de-Paix Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port-de-Paix Airport is MTPX, and its IATA code is PAX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port-de-Paix Airport above sea level?
Port-de-Paix Airport sits at an elevation of 9 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 Port-de-Paix Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.9340, -72.8480 — in Port-de-Paix, Nord-Ouest Department, Haiti, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cap Haitien International Airport, about 72 km away.
Does MTPX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MTPX 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 Port-de-Paix Airport?
Port-de-Paix Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 2,100 ft (640 m) with a GVL surface.