Updated October 5, 2026
Port-au-Prince is closed to US airlines through March 2, 2027. Cap-Haïtien is open.
FAA NOTAM A0046/26, effective September 1, 2026 to March 2, 2027. State Department advisory: Level 4: Do Not Travel, updated July 10, 2026. This page is maintained by Jetvala and re-verified when anything changes.
- NOTAM
- A0046/26
- Last verified
- October 5, 2026
- Level 4
- July 10, 2026
The order in plain language
FAA NOTAM A0046/26 prohibits US air carriers and US airmen from operating in Haitian airspace below 10,000 feet in the band between 18°20'N and 19°10'N, and within 17 nautical miles of 19°10'N 72°31'W, from September 1, 2026 until 05:00 UTC on March 2, 2027. The band covers Port-au-Prince (PAP). Cap-Haïtien (CAP), at 19°44'N, is outside the restricted area and open.
Airport by airport
Open to all carriers including US airlines, and the gateway for direct US flights while the FAA order lasts. Sunrise Airways flies nonstop from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boston and New York (Newark until October 25, 2026, then JFK from winter 2026); American Airlines adds a daily Miami flight from November 1, 2026.
Closed to US carriers through March 2, 2027. Sunrise Airways, a Haitian carrier not bound by the order, has also suspended its Port-au-Prince flights for security reasons. No scheduled international service Jetvala can sell.
Airline by airline
| Airline | Status | Cap-Haïtien routes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Airways | Operating | CAP-MIA, CAP-FLL, CAP-BOS, CAP-EWR, CAP-JFK, CAP-KIN, CAP-PUJ, CAP-STI, CAP-SDQ | Haitian carrier, not bound by the FAA order. Fort Lauderdale service since December 15, 2025 (3x weekly). New York service moves from Newark to JFK: Newark operations end October 25, 2026 and JFK starts in winter 2026 with S6 625 JFK to Cap-Haïtien on Tuesdays and Fridays and S6 626 back on Mondays and Thursdays (exact first date not yet published). Own Port-au-Prince flights suspended until further notice for security reasons. |
| American Airlines | Starting November 1, 2026 | MIA-CAP | Daily Miami to Cap-Haïtien from November 1, 2026 on a 737 MAX 8: departs MIA 10:15 am, arrives CAP 12:15 pm; returns 1:15 pm, arrives MIA 3:15 pm. Port-au-Prince plans are provisional and depend on the FAA. |
| JetBlue | Considering, no date | Has said it is considering Cap-Haïtien. No dates announced. Port-au-Prince flights suspended since November 2024. | |
| Spirit Airlines | Ceased operations May 2, 2026 | Ceased all operations on May 2, 2026 and is no longer an option to Haiti or anywhere else. A Spirit aircraft was hit by gunfire near Port-au-Prince in November 2024, the event that triggered the first FAA order. | |
| Delta Air Lines | No Haiti service | No Haiti service and none announced. | |
| United Airlines | No Haiti service | No Haiti service and none announced. |
How we got here: the four extensions
November 11, 2024
Spirit aircraft hit by gunfire near Port-au-Prince
A Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale was struck by gunfire on approach to Port-au-Prince and diverted to Santiago. The FAA prohibited US carriers from Haitian airspace the following day.
November 12, 2024
First FAA prohibition (30 days, then extended)
The initial order covered all of Haiti. Within weeks it was narrowed to the airspace around Port-au-Prince, which allowed Cap-Haïtien to reopen to US-bound traffic and Sunrise Airways to grow its northern schedule.
March 1, 2025
Renewal 1 of 4: six-month extension
The FAA extended the Port-au-Prince band prohibition to September 2025.
September 1, 2025
Renewal 2 of 4
Extended to March 2026. Sunrise Airways added Fort Lauderdale to Cap-Haïtien on December 15, 2025.
March 1, 2026
Renewal 3 of 4
Extended to September 2026. American Airlines announced its Miami to Cap-Haïtien service for November 1, 2026.
May 2, 2026
Spirit Airlines ceases operations
Spirit Airlines, whose aircraft was hit in the November 2024 incident, shut down for good on May 2, 2026 after its second bankruptcy. It had not returned to Haiti and is no longer an option on any route.
September 1, 2026
Renewal 4 of 4: NOTAM A0046/26, current
Effective September 1, 2026 until 05:00 UTC on March 2, 2027. Same band, same 10,000 ft floor. State Department advisory remains Level 4 (updated July 10, 2026).
October 25, 2026
Sunrise moves New York service from Newark to JFK
Sunrise Airways ends Cap-Haïtien to Newark operations on October 25, 2026. Its direct Cap-Haïtien to New York service continues from JFK starting winter 2026.
What this means if you booked to Port-au-Prince
- If you hold a ticket to Port-au-Prince on American, JetBlue or any US airline dated before March 2, 2027, the airline has cancelled that flight and owes you a full refund to your original payment method under US Department of Transportation rules. You do not have to accept a voucher or credit. Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 2, 2026; unused Spirit tickets bought directly from the airline are refunded through its wind-down reserve fund, and tickets bought through an agency are refunded by that agency.
- If you booked through Jetvala, message us on WhatsApp with your booking reference. We file the refund and can rebook you to Cap-Haïtien in the same conversation, with the fare difference shown before you agree.
- If you hold a Sunrise Airways ticket to Port-au-Prince, Sunrise has suspended the route for security reasons; ask us for the rebooking options it is offering.
Cap-Haïtien alternatives and ground travel realities
Cap-Haïtien has nonstops from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Newark and Boston on Sunrise Airways, and a daily American Airlines flight from Miami starting November 1, 2026. Every other US city connects through Miami.
Cap-Haïtien is 250 km north of Port-au-Prince. The road between them passes through areas the State Department warns about specifically; Jetvala does not arrange or recommend that trip in 2026. Read our ground travel guide before considering it.
Santiago in the Dominican Republic is two hours from the Dajabón border and four to five from Cap-Haïtien by road with a trusted driver. It is a plan B for the north, not for the capital.
MIA → CAP
Flights from Miami to Cap-Haïtien
Nonstop
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FLL → CAP
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Cap-Haïtien
Nonstop
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EWR → CAP
Flights from Newark to Cap-Haïtien
Nonstop
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JFK → CAP
Flights from New York to Cap-Haïtien
1 stop via MIA
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BOS → CAP
Flights from Boston to Cap-Haïtien
Nonstop
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ATL → CAP
Flights from Atlanta to Cap-Haïtien
1 stop via MIA
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MCO → CAP
Flights from Orlando to Cap-Haïtien
1 stop via MIA
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PHL → CAP
Flights from Philadelphia to Cap-Haïtien
1 stop via MIA
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YUL → CAP
Flights from Montréal to Cap-Haïtien
1 stop via MIA
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Guides
- Is Port-au-Prince airport open? The answer as of September 2026
Toussaint Louverture airport is not closed, but no US airline can fly there until at least March 2, 2027, and Sunrise Airways has suspended its own flights. Here is what that means if you need to get to Haiti.
- Miami to Port-au-Prince flights: what to book instead while PAP is closed
There is no Miami to Port-au-Prince flight you can buy through March 2, 2027. Here is the route that works today, Miami to Cap-Haïtien, who flies it, what it costs, and how families are reaching the south.
- Newark to Cap-Haïtien: the New Jersey guide to flying to Haiti
Sunrise Airways ends its Newark to Cap-Haïtien nonstop on October 25, 2026 and moves New York service to JFK. What that means for New Jersey families, your options from Newark after the change, and how to get to the airport from Plainfield, Elizabeth, Irvington and East Orange.
Questions people ask
Can I fly to Port-au-Prince right now?
Is Cap-Haïtien safe to fly into?
When will Port-au-Prince reopen?
Sources and how to cite this page
Journalists and community organizations are welcome to cite this page. Each section has a permanent anchor link. Facts are dated and sourced to the FAA and the State Department; email support@jetvala.com for comment.
- FAA: current US flight prohibitions and NOTAMs (A0046/26)
- US State Department: Haiti travel advisory (Level 4: Do Not Travel, July 10, 2026)
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