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Ian Fleming Intl (MKBS/OCJ) — Ocho Rios, Jamaica
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 12:00–00:00 UTC
- Customs
- 12:00–00:00 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Runways
- 09/27
- Elevation
- 90 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MKBS
- Name: Ian Fleming Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 18.404079
- Longitude: -76.969757
- Elevation: 90 ft
- Country: Jamaica
- Municipality: Ocho Rios
- IATA Code: OCJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: MKJK
- Timezone: America/Jamaica
- Distance from City: 14.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 4769 X 79
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: EDGE REIL
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 09: 220ft. Traffic pattern altitude 1090ft MSL. Magnetic heading 086/266. Max aircraft: Cessna Citation Excel class.
Frequencies
- Tower: No dedicated tower frequency. Airport uses CTAF 122.9 and Kingston/Manley Approach on 120.60 MHz MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 120.600 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 122.800 MHz
- ATIS: No ATIS service available at MKBS MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
12:00
–
00:00
Tuesday
12:00
–
00:00
Wednesday
12:00
–
00:00
Thursday
12:00
–
00:00
Friday
12:00
–
00:00
Saturday
12:00
–
00:00
Sunday
12:00
–
00:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 07:00-19:00 local (12:00-00:00 UTC) daily. After-hours require permission: +876 787-0169 / +876 797-0114. 24-hour security on site.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +876 975-3101
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +876 975-3734
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://ifia.aero
- Remarks: Fax: +876 726-4973. After-hours ops: +876 787-0169 / +876 797-0114. Airways International FBO: +876 755-4585 (freq 119.00). Maintenance (Dustair Ltd): +876 997-7221. FBO email: [email protected]
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +876 787-0169 / +876 797-0114
- Remarks: PPR required for operations outside normal hours (19:00-07:00 local). Contact Senior Operations Officer. Notify ATS on 120.60 MHz with ETA.
Customs
- Open: 12:00
- Close: 00:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours (07:00-19:00 local / 12:00-00:00 UTC). Inbound General Declaration required (3 copies). Jamaica Immigration/Customs Card required.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 3500 JMD per 1000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: 1800 JMD per 1000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: JMD
- Remarks: Payments at IFIA Administration Office. Accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, NCB Key Card, Multilink Debit Card, USD cash.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 7.50
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Available from Ian Fleming Intl FBO (~$5.00 USD/gal). Airways International also operates (freq 119.00). Fuel payments made directly to fuel companies. Prices approximate — verify before flight.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: 1.64
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Available from Ian Fleming Intl FBO (~$6.20 USD/gal). Prices approximate — verify before flight.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Port of entry. PIC presents General Declaration for clearance. Outbound requires 4 copies of Outbound General Declaration + Pilot's Certificate (PCC). Non-Jamaica registered aircraft must collect Coastwise Clearance from Customs if landing at other domestic aerodromes.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 00:00
- Curfew End: 12:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Soft curfew: no ops 19:00-07:00 local (00:00-12:00 UTC) without prior permission. Short runway (4769ft) — light aircraft and turboprops only. Fire category 3.
Alternates
MKJP
- ICAO: MKJP
- Name: Norman Manley Intl
- Distance (NM): 30.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Caricom APIS required — notification 30 min prior to arrival. Fines imposed if APIS not met. Online Passenger Declaration (C5) form required via enterjamaica.gov.jm. Arrival forms required for crew and pax, no departure forms needed. Body scanners used for passenger screening.
MKJS
- ICAO: MKJS
- Name: Sangster Intl
- Distance (NM): 54.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Major international port of entry. Full FIS. APIS required. Online C5 Passenger Declaration Form required (enterjamaica.gov.jm). Immigration: +1 876-952-5645.
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Jamaica Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Private / GA Operations:
Prior permission required. Apply via PALMS portal.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers MKBS. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of MKBS?
- Ian Fleming Intl operates from 12:00 to 00:00.
- What fuel is available at MKBS?
- Ian Fleming Intl offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does MKBS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ian Fleming Intl (Jamaica). Permit details for Jamaica
- Is customs available at MKBS?
- Yes, customs at Ian Fleming Intl is available from 12:00 to 00:00.
- Does MKBS require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Ian Fleming Intl.
- Where is MKBS located?
- Ian Fleming Intl (MKBS) is located in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
- What is the IATA code for MKBS?
- The IATA code for Ian Fleming Intl is OCJ.
- Is MKBS a port of entry?
- Yes, Ian Fleming Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.