Antoine-Simon International Airport
CYA / MTCA
Antoine‑Simon International Airport serves Les Cayes in southern Haiti. It is a regional airport that has seen infrastructure upgrades in recent years and handles domestic flights and occasional international charters to the southwest region of Haiti.
Terminal Guide for Antoine-Simon International Airport #
The airport operates from a single passenger terminal that accommodates arrivals and departures for regional traffic. The terminal is compact but was modernized to improve passenger processing and accessibility for the Les Cayes area.
Getting to and From Antoine-Simon International Airport #
Ground travel between the airport and Les Cayes town is by road; taxis and pre‑arranged vehicles are the typical options.
- Rail/Metro/Buses: No formal rail or metro; local shared transport exists but may not serve the terminal directly.
- Taxis: Standard method to reach Les Cayes and nearby destinations; agree fare in advance.
- Ride‑share: Not available.
- Driving: Road conditions vary; pre-arranged transfers are recommended for reliability and safety.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Antoine-Simon International Airport #
Facilities are scaled to regional operations.
- Lounges: None.
- Food & drink: Very limited concessions; bring snacks for short waits.
- Wi‑Fi: Limited or unavailable; do not rely on airport connectivity.
- Charging: Minimal; bring portable charging.
- Accessibility: The modernized terminal has improved access, but assistance should be arranged in advance if required.
Tips for Antoine-Simon International Airport #
- Antoine‑Simon (Les Cayes) has a newer terminal but still limited services - plan for minimal ground amenities on arrival.
- Road transfers to Les Cayes town are the usual option; arrange transport in advance when possible.
- Carry both gourdes and USD; smaller vendors and transport providers often prefer cash.
Weather & Climate near Antoine-Simon International Airport #
Antoine-Simon International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1839 mm/year), wettest in October.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 18° - 31° | 25° | 74 mm | mostly sunny | 70% | 2.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.0h |
| February | Excellent | 19° - 31° | 25° | 77 mm | some cloud | 67% | 2.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.4h |
| March | Excellent | 20° - 31° | 26° | 93 mm | some cloud | 66% | 1.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 21° - 31° | 26° | 141 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 1.9 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.4h |
| May | Good | 22° - 32° | 27° | 262 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.8 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.9h |
| June | Good | 23° - 32° | 30° | 166 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.1h |
| July | Good | 23° - 33° | 30° | 133 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.0h |
| August | Good | 23° - 33° | 31° | 181 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.6h |
| September | Good | 23° - 33° | 30° | 176 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 22° - 32° | 30° | 323 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.6h |
| November | Very Good | 20° - 32° | 26° | 140 mm | some cloud | 75% | 1.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.2h |
| December | Excellent | 19° - 31° | 25° | 73 mm | mostly sunny | 72% | 1.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 10.9h |
