International hub · Montego Bay, Jamaica

Montego Bay/Sangster International

MKJSMBJ
Elevation
4 ft
Coordinates
18°30′N 77°55′W
Local time
America/Jamaica

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Field information

MKJS runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Montego Bay/Sangster International (MKJS/MBJ) has one runway, 07/25, 10,039 ft (3,060 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MKJS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Jamaica

  • Country

    Jamaica

    JM

  • Municipality

    Montego Bay

  • Elevation

    4 ft

  • Position

    18.5034, -77.9132

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · MKJS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
07/2510,039 ft (3,060 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MKJS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Montego Bay/Sangster International (MKJS / MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MKJS is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at MKJS

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Jamaica

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Jamaica. Applicable permit lead times for Jamaica are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Jamaica are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at MKJS

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at MKJS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MKJS

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MKJS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MKJS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MKJS: 18° 30′ 12″ N 77° 54′ 48″ W; elevation 4 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Montego Bay

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Montego Bay. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MKJS.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MKJS

    Support for freighter operations into MKJS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where MKJS sits in the network

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Operating into MKJS?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Montego Bay/Sangster International — one desk for the whole trip.

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