✈️ Aéroport International du Cap-Haïtien (AICH) – Hugo Chávez

The Aéroport International du Cap-Haïtien (AICH), commonly known in English as Cap-Haïtien International Airport and also associated with the name Hugo Chávez International Airport, is the principal aviation gateway serving Cap-Haïtien and northern Haiti. Its international identifiers are IATA: CAP and ICAO: MTCH.

The airport has a long history in northern Haiti. Its origins date to the 1950s, during the administration of President Paul Magloire. Initially associated primarily with military aviation, it evolved into a mixed civil and military facility and eventually developed into a commercial airport. Major modernization helped establish Cap-Haïtien as an international gateway, with international commercial operations expanding significantly in 2014. Further terminal improvements were reported in 2018.

Today, the airport is particularly important because it gives northern Haiti direct access to international and domestic air transportation without requiring travelers to transit through Port-au-Prince. Its strategic importance has increased considerably during disruptions affecting aviation in the capital. Recent reporting has described Cap-Haïtien as a critical international gateway for Haiti, particularly for diaspora and business travel.

Unlike a commercial company selling a conventional product line, AICH provides aviation infrastructure and passenger/aircraft services. Its core "products" are airport access, passenger processing, airline operations support, international and domestic connectivity, and related aviation infrastructure.

The airport falls within Haiti's public aviation infrastructure. The Autorité Aéroportuaire Nationale (AAN) is the Haitian state airport authority; Haiti's CNMP currently lists AAN as a government contracting authority.

🌎 Strategic Importance

One of AICH's strongest differentiators is its location. Cap-Haïtien is the economic and tourism center of northern Haiti and provides access to major destinations and attractions throughout the Nord and Nord-Est.

AICH therefore serves several important markets: Haitian residents, diaspora travelers, international visitors, businesses, humanitarian organizations and travelers visiting northern Haiti's historic and tourism destinations.

Current flight databases show Cap-Haïtien connected with domestic, Caribbean and North American destinations. As of July 2026, published schedules include services involving destinations such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, Newark, Providenciales and Haitian domestic destinations, although routes and frequencies can change frequently.

📋 Business Details

📍 Location

Aéroport International du Cap-Haïtien / Cap-Haïtien International Airport
Cap-Haïtien, Département du Nord
Haiti

IATA Airport Code: CAP
ICAO Airport Code: MTCH

☎️ Phone Numbers

Provided directory contact:
+509 22 62 8539

📧 Email Address

caphaitienairport@yahoo.com

🕐 Hours of Operation

8:00 AM–8:00 PM daily

👥 Key People

The airport is associated administratively with Haiti's Autorité Aéroportuaire Nationale (AAN). AAN as a Haitian public authority.

🛫 Products & Services

Its primary services include:

• International and domestic passenger aviation
• Passenger arrivals and departures
• Airline and aircraft handling infrastructure
• Immigration processing for international passengers
• Customs-related passenger processing
• Aviation security screening
• Passenger baggage processing
• Airport terminal facilities
• Ground transportation access
• Commercial airline operations
• Domestic air connectivity
• International air connectivity
• General aviation-related operations where authorized

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