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Sangster Intl
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
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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: 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: N/A
- Timezone: America/Jamaica
- Distance from City: 3.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 8735 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.750 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.900 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: JMD 8,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: JMD 4,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: JMD
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at MKJS.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at MKJS.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Major international port of entry. Full FIS. Primary tourist gateway to Jamaica.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Main tourist airport. High season Dec-Apr. FBO services available.
Alternates
MKBS
- ICAO: MKBS
- Name: Ian Fleming Intl
- Distance (NM): 54.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Customs and immigration available. Serves north coast resort area.
MKJP
- ICAO: MKJP
- Name: Norman Manley Intl
- Distance (NM): 72.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: APIS submission to Jamaica customs. Immigration and customs at terminal. General declaration required. Advance passenger information. Health declaration may be required.
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.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Does MKJS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sangster Intl (Jamaica).