Port-au-Prince - Toussaint Louverture Intl

1Approach 10 - south side

From the terminal area, turn right at the intersection, pass the roundabout with the famous Globe Unity Sculpture. Continue on the Boulevard des Industries. Just past the gate of an industrial estate on your left you will find some shade from the wall of the estate. A few stones provide a pretty comfortable seat where you can lean against the wall while waiting for air traffic. When runway 10 is in use, aircraft appear fairly late so stay awake and have your camera ready. Strolling further down the road will bring you too close to the centreline to make nice shots. Even when runway 28 is in use, fairly good shots are possible from this spot during most of the day.

2Runway 10 - south side

Closer to the terminal spot 2 can be found. When you go right when leaving the terminal, after the last building on your right you will find the sole spot around the airfield where you can have a look on the runway from outside. Climbing a little wall will even enhance your view, although you will not have much room to frame a picture due to obstructions on the airfield. Photography is good from here for most of the day.

3Runway 10/28 - south side

Along the Avenue Toussaint Louverture which runs south along the airport perimeter, a gas station can be found just west of the domestic terminal. The restaurant of the gas station provides a great shelter against the sun and the buzz of the street. From here you can easily observe the traffic whilst sipping your cold drink. For pictures, you can climb one of the boulders in front of the gas station which will provide a look over the fence. For photography, time to react is short, but for the number crunchers this place is ok.

4Domestic apron - south side

A bit further east, the domestic terminal can be found. The terminal is named Aerogare Guy Malary and is clearly signposted. Although security is tight here, you will be able to get a glimpse of the aircraft parked on the apron. Just look for your opportunity in the unfinished structure to the right of the terminal and do not hesitate to climb it. That way you can take pictures over the fence and even over some containers parked in your way. Other spots can be found between the containers parked on your side of the fence. A bit of inventiveness and guts are required here!

5Approach 28 - south side

As the runway in use appears to change during a day more than once, you may need spot 5 to do your thing as well. Turn left at intersection, past the UN logbase at the end of the airport perimeter. Head your way north and stay on the left side of the road, which will give you sufficient room to observe the approach. Photography is best in the afternoon here.