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MTCH/CAP METAR & TAF Cap Haitien International Airport

Cap Haitien, Nord DepartmentElevation 10 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR27 min old
Ceiling 6,000 ft, visibility 5.59 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
050@6
steady
VISIBILITY
5.59 SM
9 km
CEILING
6,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
1,627 ft
+1,617 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1600Z (12:00 PM local) · 27 min old

MTCH is currently VFR. Winds are from the northeast at 6 knots. Visibility is 5.59 statute miles. The ceiling is 6,000 feet AGL. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (SCT024CB).

WIND
50° at 6 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
5.59 statute miles
9 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 6,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
28°C / 22°C
82°F / 72°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.85 inHg
1010.8 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB
Cumulonimbus reported (SCT024CB).

Codes in this report: SCT BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1100Z (7:00 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (8:00 AM local)

MTCH forecast starts VFR at 12Z. Worst period is 15Z to 17Z with VFR possible (TS, CB, CB). Best period is 17Z to 12Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN0404,000 ft · 5.6 SM
BKN0505,000 ft · 5.6 SM
1200Z8:00 AM1648Z12:48 PM2136Z5:36 PM0224Z10:24 PM0712Z3:12 AM1200Z8:00 AM

Codes in this report: FEW BKN BECMG NSW SCT

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Cumulonimbus reported (SCT024CB).
›Forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 50° at 6 kt, visibility 5.59 SM, ceiling 6,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0523 50°50°6 kt50°50° 650°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
050° at 6 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 056 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
05
HEAD
6 kt
CROSS
1 kt R
BEST
23
HEAD
6 kt tail
CROSS
1 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

05/23
Dimensions
8,701 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,627 ft
Pressure altitude
80 ft
Field elevation
10 ft MSL
Temperature
28°C (82°F)
Dewpoint
22°C (72°F)
Altimeter
29.85 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2218Z 6:18 PM
Sunrise
1047Z 6:47 AM
Loggable night
2241Z (6:41 PM local) → 1024Z (6:24 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2218Z (6:18 PM local) → 1047Z (6:47 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2318Z (7:18 PM local) → 0947Z (5:47 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cap Haitien International Airport is in Cap Haitien, Nord Department. Field elevation 10 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMTCH / CAP
RegionNord Department
CountryHaiti
Coordinates19.7255, -72.2007
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.7
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

MTPP Toussaint Louverture International Airport
69 NM S
VFR
MDPP Gregorio Luperon International Airport
92 NM E
MVFR
MDST Cibao International Airport
92 NM E
VFR
MDBH Maria Montez International Airport
108 NM SE
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗MTCH on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MTCH have a METAR?
Yes. MTCH has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does MTCH have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for MTCH; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at MTCH?
MTCH sits at 10 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MTCH?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.