Dominican Republic: Government closes nation's airspace to all flights to and from Haiti effective March 5

The government of the Dominican Republic has closed the nation's airspace to all flights to and from Haiti effective March 5. While authorities have not given a specific reason for the move, the Civil Aviation Board (Junta de Aviacion Civil, JAC) invoked Article 9 of the International Civil Aviation Convention empowering signatory states to close their airspace during periods of emergency or in the interest of public safety. It remains unclear how long the closure will remain in force.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.