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Jérémie Airport (IATA: JEE, ICAO: MTJE) is the fifth busiest airport in Haiti in terms of passenger
traffic and is 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) west of Jérémie in the Grand'Anse (department) of Haiti.
The Jeremie non-directional beacon (Ident: JRM) is located on the field.
The Autorité Aéroportuaire Nationale plans to make this an international airport by extending the runway to 2,200 m
(7,218 ft) and adding a terminal with customs and other services.
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Jérémie Airport |
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| Summary |
| Airport type |
Public |
| Operator |
Autorité Aéroportuaire Nationale |
| Serves |
Jérémie |
| Elevation AMSL |
147 ft / 45 m |
| Coordinates |
18°39′48″N
74°10′20″W |
| Map |
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Location of airport in Haiti
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| Runways |
| Direction |
Length |
Surface |
| m |
ft |
| 10/28 |
1,200 |
3,937 |
Asphalt, grass |
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Sources: Great Circle Mapper Google Maps |
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines |
Destinations |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship |
Port-au-Prince |
History
In the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, a convoy transporting food aide from Jérémie Airport
through Jérémie, encountered a hijacking attempt by 20 men on Saturday 30 January 2010.
Medical aid was airlifted through the airport for the earthquake refugees who have flowed into the region.
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