The US Federal Aviation Administration has extended its restriction on flights to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, until 2 March 2027, keeping commercial operators and US-registered civilian aircraft out of low-altitude airspace over the capital and nearby parts of central Haiti. The move follows continuing gang violence and instability in Port-au-Prince, where aviation activity remains curtailed by security concerns.
The latest extension took effect on 1 September and was made public the following day. It covers operations below 10,000 feet in the restricted area, while flights above that level and services elsewhere in Haiti remain outside the scope of the ban. The measure continues the FAA’s caution over low-altitude civil aviation in the capital, where the risk profile has remained elevated.
The restriction first began in November 2025 after a Spirit Airlines aircraft was reportedly hit during approach to Port-au-Prince, prompting a wider security review of US flight operations to the city. The prolonged closure of low-level airspace has left carriers and operators unable to resume normal access to Haiti’s main commercial hub.