Due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, ACS continues to monitor conditions closely and is actively supporting passenger and cargo flight requests to and from the island.
For details on local airports, operational status, and aircraft available to support, please see below.
ACS is conducting multiple evacuation and relief flights across Jamaica for commercial, private, and governmental clients, and has a representative on the ground. We are closely monitoring airport operations to ensure we can respond swiftly as the situation evolves.
Please find the current status of regional airports and their operational capabilities, as well as aircraft availability, outlined below. This list is updated as conditions change.
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| Airport Name: | City/Town | IATA Code: | Runway Length: | Aircraft Capability | Status: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Manley International Airport | Kingston | KIN | 8,911FT | 2,716M | KIN can accommodate all charter types, including wide and narrow body aircraft. | KIN is fully operational. |
| Sangster International Airport | Montego Bay | MBJ | 10,039FT | 3,060M | MBJ can accommodate all charter types, including wide and narrow body aircraft. | MBJ is open for relief flights and limited commercial flights. The airport has sustained some damage, and a number of gates remain out of service. Its main deck high loader is currently non-operational but is expected to be back in service by the end of the week. |
| Ian Fleming International Airport | Ocho Rios/Boscobel | OCJ | 4,769FT | 1,454M | Runway Length at OCJ means operations are limited to turboprops. | OCJ has resumed operations, including commercial flights. |
| Tinson Pen Aerodrome | Kingston | KTP | 4,300FT | 1,311M | Runway length at KTP means operations are limited to mid-sized turboprops. | The airport is currently open. |
| Ken Jones Aerodrome | Saint Margarets Bay | POT | 3,425 FT | 1,044M | Runway length at KTP means operations are limited to small and mid-sized private jets and helicopters. | The airport is currently open. No refuelling facilities onsite. Daylight operations only. |
Information last updated 06/11/2025 | 14:00 GMT
The following aircraft are available to support operations.
| Aircraft | Type | Passengers no. | Tonnage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonnell Douglas MD-83 | Passenger | 150 | N/A | N/A |
| Airbus A320 | Passenger | 150 | N/A | N/A |
| Bombardier CRJ200 | Passenger | 50 | N/A | N/A |
| Embraer E135 | Passenger | 30 | N/A | N/A |
| Airbus A330P2F | Cargo | N/A | 57T | 410 cbm |
| Antonov AN12 | Cargo | N/A | 14T | 80 cbm |
| Boeing B737-300F | Cargo | N/A | 16T | 120 cbm |
| Lockheed L-100 Hercules | Cargo | N/A | 20T | 140 cbm |
| Embraer E120 | Cargo | N/A | 3.5T | 30 cbm |
For any aircraft requirements in response to Hurricane Melissa, please contact our Director of Government and Humanitarian Services, Ben Dinsdale.
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