The opening of the new airport comes after escalating violence in Port-au-Prince forced the closure of Toussaint Louverture Airport in November 2024.
The government of Haiti has inaugurated its third international airport in Les Cayes, a quieter region in the country's southwest, providing an alternative to the violence-stricken capital, Port-au-Prince.
The newly upgraded Antoine Simon Airport joins Toussaint Louverture Airport in Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien Airport in the north, enhancing both international connectivity and internal mobility.
The launch was led by Leslie Voltaire, head of the Transitional Presidential Council, who highlighted the airport's role in fostering economic growth in the Southern department.
The move comes after escalating violence forced the closure of Toussaint Louverture Airport in November 2024, when gangs attacked the facility, forcing a Spirit Airlines flight to divert to the Dominican Republic.
By establishing a secure alternative in Les Cayes, Haiti aims to restore stability to its aviation sector and strengthen its global connections.
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