The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended a ban on flights to Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, until March 2, citing ongoing gang violence. The measure affects commercial operators and U.S.-registered civilian aircraft, prohibiting them from flying below 10,000 feet in the capital and surrounding areas.
This extension marks another phase in a restriction first imposed in November 2025. That initial ban followed an incident where gunmen fired upon a Spirit Airlines flight during its landing at Toussaint Louverture International Airport. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries in the attack, and other aircraft on the ground were also struck.
The FAA has issued several extensions of the ban since the November 2025 event, a move that continues to limit travel and connectivity to Port-au-Prince. The latest extension was implemented on Tuesday.
Authorities, including the police and a U.N.-backed gang suppression force, are actively working to regain control from gangs that reportedly dominate an estimated 70% of Port-au-Prince and significant parts of Haiti’s central region. The persistent violence has created a challenging security environment, impacting infrastructure and daily life.