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Sangster Intl (MKJS/MBJ) — Montego Bay, Jamaica
Sangster Intl (MKJS/MBJ) serves Montego Bay, Jamaica. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (07/25). Field elevation is 4 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: MKJS
- Name: Sangster Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 18.5037
- Longitude: -77.913399
- Elevation: 4 ft
- Country: Jamaica
- Municipality: Montego Bay
- IATA Code: MBJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: MKJK
- Timezone: America/Jamaica
- Distance from City: 5.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 8735 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 063/F/A/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, PAPI, REIL, SALS/SALSF (07), CL (25)
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (07), VOR/DME (07), RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: Displaced thresholds: RWY 07 225 ft, RWY 25 555 ft. TODA 07: 8935 ft, 25: 8830 ft. LDA 07: 8510 ft, 25: 8180 ft. Circling not authorized south of 07/25. ARFF Cat 9. Mag var 5°W.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.750 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 120.800 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 120.800 MHz
- ATIS: 127.900 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Sangster Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24. FBO I.A.M Jet Centre: 12:00-02:00 UTC (07:00-21:00 local).
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +1 876-960-3948
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 876-952-3124
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.mbjairport.com
- Remarks: Fax: +1 876-940-6591. Immigration: +1 876-952-5645. Customs: +1 876-952-5307. Customer service: +1 876-552-5533. FBO Signature MBJ (formerly I.A.M Jet Centre, acquired 2019): +1 876-979-3855, [email protected]. Ground handler: GCG Ground Services: +1 876-952-4570, [email protected]. Ops: Nicole Hall, Operations Manager, MBJ Airports Limited.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: Slots required. Landing permit may be required for private/non-revenue and charter (Part 135) operations. JCAA: [email protected] / +1 876-960-3948. Apply via PALMS portal: palms.jcaa.aero/overflight-landing-request. 3-hour processing for ad hoc; 7 days advance for <30-day operations.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Full customs available. Contact: +1 876-952-5307 / +1 876-952-2469. www.jacustoms.gov.jm
Fees
- Landing Fee: 5.47 USD per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: 30.03 USD per 1,000 kg per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Effective Jan 2026. Landing: intl commercial >5,700 kg = $5.47/1,000 kg; <2,500 kg flat $31.62 intl/$9.66 dom; 2,500-5,700 kg flat $31.62 intl/$21.98 dom. Non-commercial: <2,500 kg $20.64, 2,500-5,700 kg $26.78, 5,700-16,000 kg $4.71/1,000 kg. Parking: <5,700 kg flat $14.64/24h; 5,700-16,000 kg $30.03 intl/$14.64 dom; >16,000 kg $30.03/1,000 kg. Loading bridge: $122.50 flat or $72.08/hr. Pax fee: $17.38 intl (up from $16.47, effective 2026), $6.03 dom. Security: $3.08 intl. Pax fees scheduled to rise to $19.07 by 2030.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: 1.90
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: $7.18/gal as of Apr 2026. Supplied by I.A.M Jet Centre (Signature). Jet A+Prist also available.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: 2.85
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: $10.785/gal as of Apr 2026. Supplied by I.A.M Jet Centre.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Major international port of entry. Full FIS. APIS required. Online C5 Passenger Declaration Form required (enterjamaica.gov.jm). Immigration: +1 876-952-5645.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Diverse departure not authorized. Circling not authorized south of RWY 07/25. High season Dec-Apr. Note: Hurricane Melissa (Cat 5, Oct 28 2025) caused significant terminal damage; airport fully operational as of early 2026.
Alternates
MKBS
- ICAO: MKBS
- Name: Ian Fleming Intl
- Distance (NM): 54.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration 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.
MKJP
- ICAO: MKJP
- Name: Norman Manley Intl
- Distance (NM): 72.7
- 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.
Airport Services
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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.
Active NOTAMs
A0318/26
critical
Only runway closed
RWY 07/25 CLSD DUE MAINT. EMERG LDG NOT ALLOWED.
2026-08-10 22:36:02
Until further notice
A0323/26
caution
Obstacle erected
CRANE ERECTED AT FLW PSN: 182954.36N0775503.60W, 182955.00N0775501.22W,
182952.95N0775459.12W AND 182953.47N0775501.57W. ELEV 30M/98.43FT AGL.
LGTD. CRANE WILL BE LOWERED TO ORIGINAL NON-WORKING HGT OUTSIDE OF OPR HRS.
CTN ADZ.
2026-08-13 17:00:00
2026-09-30 23:00:00
A0317/26
caution
Runway restriction
NOTAM CNL. NEW NOTAM TO FLW
2026-08-10 22:36:02
Until further notice
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- What is the tower frequency at MKJS?
- The tower frequency at Sangster Intl is 118.75 MHz.
- What fuel is available at MKJS?
- Sangster Intl offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
- Does MKJS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sangster Intl (Jamaica).
- Is customs available at MKJS?
- Yes, customs at Sangster Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does MKJS require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required at Sangster Intl.
- Where is MKJS located?
- Sangster Intl (MKJS) is located in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
- What is the IATA code for MKJS?
- The IATA code for Sangster Intl is MBJ.
- How long is the runway at MKJS?
- The main runway at Sangster Intl (07/25) measures 8735 X 150.
- Does MKJS have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Sangster Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 07/25.
- Is MKJS a port of entry?
- Yes, Sangster Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.