Les Cayes
Antoine-Simon International Airport is the main air gateway for Les Cayes in southern Haiti, giving travelers a practical arrival point for the city and the wider coastal region. Listed as CYA and MTCA, it is a medium airport that serves local access needs rather than the scale of a major international hub, which is useful to know when planning connections, arrival timing, and onward transport. Its setting near Les Cayes makes it especially relevant for visitors heading to the city, nearby beaches, or other destinations across the south of the country.
About Les Cayes
Antoine-Simon International Airport is the main air gateway for Les Cayes in southern Haiti, giving travelers a practical arrival point for the city and the wider coastal region. Listed as CYA and MTCA, it is a medium airport that serves local access needs rather than the scale of a major international hub, which is useful to know when planning connections, arrival timing, and onward transport. Its setting near Les Cayes makes it especially relevant for visitors heading to the city, nearby beaches, or other destinations across the south of the country.
Overview
Antoine-Simon International Airport is the main air gateway for Les Cayes in southern Haiti, giving travelers a practical arrival point for the city and the wider coastal region. Listed as CYA and MTCA, it is a medium airport that serves local access needs rather than the scale of a major international hub, which is useful to know when planning connections, arrival timing, and onward transport. Its setting near Les Cayes makes it especially relevant for visitors heading to the city, nearby beaches, or other destinations across the south of the country.
What Travelers Should Know
- Airport codes: CYA (IATA) and MTCA (ICAO)
- Serves: Les Cayes, Haiti
- Airport type: medium airport
- Time zone: America/Port-au-Prince
- Elevation: 203 ft (62 m)
Runway And Operations
The airport has a single asphalt runway, 08/26, measuring 3,220 feet, which gives a quick sense of the airport’s operating profile. For travelers, that usually means a simpler, more compact airfield experience than at a large hub, with less distance to cover once on the ground but also fewer facilities and services than at a major capital-city airport. Because airport operations can be more straightforward at smaller regional airports, it is wise to confirm flight details in advance and plan ground transportation before arrival.
Why It Matters For Your Trip
For many visitors, the value of Antoine-Simon International Airport is convenience: it places you close to Les Cayes without the long overland transfer that can come with arriving elsewhere in Haiti. If your plans focus on the south, using this airport can make the journey feel more direct and manageable, especially when every hour of travel matters.
Routes
Top routes from CYA
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Les Cayes — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Les Cayes is located in Les Cayes, Haiti (North America), at coordinates 18.270°, -73.790°.
- Its IATA code is CYA and its ICAO code is MTCA.
- Les Cayes serves Les Cayes, Haiti. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Les Cayes operates on America/Port-au-Prince local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Les Cayes sits at latitude 18.270° and longitude -73.790°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CYA. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CYA is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CYA on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Haïti 7, Province du Sud, Haiti. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 2 other airports in Haiti. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.