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PAP Toussaint Louverture International Airport
Toussaint Louverture International Airport (IATA: PAP, ICAO:MTPP) is located in the the city of Port-au- Prince, Haiti. Phone Number :+50948928035

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IATA Code

PAP

ICAO Code

MTPP

Name

Toussaint Louverture International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Haiti (HT)

City

Port-au- Prince

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

+50948928035

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Airport Overview

Toussaint Louverture International Airport（PAP）, ICAO identifier MTPP, is the principal international gateway serving Port-au-Prince and the surrounding metropolitan area of Haiti. Located in the Tabarre area, it functions as an international passenger and cargo airport rather than a dedicated freighter hub. For air freight, its practical role is the consolidation and distribution point for Haiti-bound shipments, with onward connections commonly arranged through North American or Caribbean gateways. Our service team can coordinate airport acceptance, transit routing, customs documentation and destination delivery, while all flight availability, handling capability and cargo acceptance remain subject to current airline and ground-handler confirmation.

International gateway Port-au-Prince service area Passenger and belly-cargo environment

Airport name	Toussaint Louverture International Airport
IATA / ICAO	PAP / MTPP
Country / city	Haiti / Port-au-Prince
Airport telephone in supplied record	+509 4892 8035

Key Highlights

Gateway function: The airport is the primary international air gateway for the Port-au-Prince market, making destination-side coordination especially important for time-sensitive shipments.
Connection-dependent cargo: Many export and import movements are arranged through regional or North American gateways; routing should be evaluated by confirmed connection protection rather than by nominal flight distance.
Limited public cargo detail: Specific cargo-terminal capacity, cold-chain assets, dangerous-goods acceptance and bonded-storage arrangements must be verified for each shipment.
Operational variability: Airline schedules, ground handling, customs availability and local delivery conditions may change, so our team obtains current acceptance and cut-off information before booking.
Destination control: Accurate consignee contact details, broker authorization and a realistic final-mile plan are essential for avoiding storage, re-delivery or customs delays.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility availability at Toussaint Louverture International Airport can differ by airline, handling agent, cargo type and operating day. Our service team confirms the applicable handling chain before issuing final routing instructions.

General cargo handling: Standard air cargo may be accepted through an airline-appointed ground handler, subject to booking confirmation, packaging inspection and the applicable cargo cut-off.
Customs-controlled cargo: Import release normally requires a complete commercial and customs file. The availability and permitted use of bonded or customs-supervised storage must be confirmed with the appointed broker or handler.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: Cold-chain acceptance, passive packaging, cool-room access and delivery handover should be confirmed in writing; do not assume airport-side refrigerated storage.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, route, packing instruction, shipper's declaration and trained handling capability. Pre-approval is required before cargo is delivered to the airport.
Special cargo: Oversized pieces, valuables, live animals, human remains and humanitarian cargo require commodity-specific acceptance checks, equipment confirmation and advance coordination.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: International cargo is commonly planned through North American and Caribbean gateways, with the final sector operated by the airline or approved interline partner serving Haiti. The exact routing depends on origin, commodity, capacity and current operating schedules.
Regional connectivity: Caribbean and nearby Latin American connections may be practical for selected origins, but transshipment acceptance and connection protection must be checked shipment by shipment.
Transit-time drivers: The main variables are flight frequency, connection availability, cargo roll-over risk, customs inspection, document corrections, weather, local security conditions and final-mile access.
Service commitment: Our team provides a routing estimate only after receiving origin, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity, requested delivery date and consignee details. Published schedules and estimated transit times are not guaranteed until confirmed by the operating carrier.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: The main service area is Port-au-Prince and its surrounding metropolitan and commercial districts, with domestic delivery planning dependent on consignee access, road conditions and local security arrangements.
Common import profiles: General merchandise, machinery and spare parts, telecommunications and electrical equipment, consumer goods, project supplies and relief-related cargo may be encountered, subject to customs and airline acceptance.
Apparel and manufacturing supply chains: Time-sensitive inputs, samples and production materials may require reliable connection planning and pre-arranged destination clearance.
Perishable and healthcare cargo: Food products, medical supplies and pharmaceuticals require validated packaging, temperature instructions, expiry or batch documentation where applicable, and confirmed cold-chain handover.
Humanitarian shipments: Relief cargo should be booked with complete consignee authority, donation or exemption documentation where applicable, and a named local receiving organization.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Cargo acceptance and documentation cut-offs vary by airline and handling agent and may be earlier for connecting services. Our team confirms the live cut-off before truck dispatch and advises a buffer for security screening.
Documentation: The air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, origin information, permits and consignee or broker details must be consistent. Commodity descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” should be replaced with precise descriptions.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and other controlled commodities require advance classification and carrier approval. The relevant IATA and carrier requirements apply; acceptance is never assumed.
Customs and delivery: Customs examination, missing authorization, valuation questions or consignee unavailability can extend dwell time. A local broker and a reachable consignee should be appointed before arrival, with delivery instructions confirmed in advance.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the complete cargo profile before booking: exact commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, declared value, temperature range and any dangerous-goods information.
Request a protected connection plan rather than selecting only the lowest freight rate. For urgent cargo, compare alternative gateways and identify the rebooking procedure if a connection is missed.
Use robust export packaging, moisture protection and clear piece marks. For temperature-sensitive cargo, choose validated passive packaging and include handling instructions on the shipment documents.
Prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, permits and broker authorization before cargo handover. Our team can pre-check document consistency and coordinate destination delivery requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Toussaint Louverture International Airport handle international air freight?

It serves as Haiti’s principal international airport and can be used for international cargo arrangements subject to the selected airline, route, ground handler, commodity and current operating conditions. Our team verifies cargo acceptance before booking.

What is the usual transit time to Port-au-Prince?

There is no single standard transit time. It depends on the origin, connection gateway, available capacity, customs processing and final delivery conditions. We provide a shipment-specific estimate after receiving the full cargo profile and confirming the operating schedule.

Can pharmaceuticals or chilled goods be shipped through this airport?

They may be possible when the airline and handler confirm the required temperature-control process. The shipper should provide the temperature range, packaging specification, data-logger plan and delivery priority before booking. Airport cold-room availability must be confirmed rather than assumed.

What documents are normally required for import clearance?

A complete air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list and consignee details are normally required, while permits, certificates, authorization letters or commodity-specific documents may also apply. The local customs broker should confirm the final document set for the goods.

How should dangerous goods be arranged?

Provide the UN number or proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, quantity, packing details and shipper’s declaration information before delivery. Our team seeks airline pre-approval and confirms the applicable acceptance conditions before cargo is tendered.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, country, city and contact information in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as conditional forwarding guidance and must be reconfirmed with the operating airline, appointed ground handler, customs broker and destination delivery party before shipment execution.

IATA airport and airline reference framework: iata.org
ICAO aviation reference framework: icao.int
Verification boundary: public reference sources do not replace live confirmation of flight schedules, cargo cut-offs, terminal handling, special-cargo acceptance, customs procedures, storage availability or local delivery conditions.