Airport Overview
The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) is one of Jamaica’s global gateways and is reputed to be the busiest airport for business travel. It also borders the Kingston Harbour.
Norman Manley International Airport is owned by the Government of Jamaica and operated by PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL) since October 10, 2019. Under the Airports Authority Act of 1974, the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) remains the authority on all aerodromes. PACKAL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (GAP), based in Guadalajara, Mexico, operates and maintains the airport under a 25-year concession agreement signed in November 2018.
The airport’s business network is comprised of over 70 companies and government agencies, with over 3,500 people directly employed at the airport.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
JAMAICA |
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Province or District |
ST. ANDREW |
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Nearest Town or City |
KINGSTON |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
NORMAN MANLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
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Latitude |
17° 56' 08.40" N |
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Longitude |
076° 47' 15.00" W |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
10 feet 3 meters |
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IATA Code |
KIN |
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ICAO Code |
MKJP |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B De C.V. (GAP) |
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Management Contact Person |
Mr. Richard Gibbs |
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Open From (hours) |
0:00 HRS |
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Open To (hours) |
24:00 HRS |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Company Telephone
Airlift Handlers Ltd 1-876-924-8434
Airways International 1-876-924-8269
AJAS Ltd 1-876-924-8092
Jamaica Dispatch Services 1-876-924-8500
Worldwide Flight Services 1-876-924-8630-1
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Jamaica Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The Norman Manley International Airport plays a critical role in the economic development of Jamaica, and is the premier gateway to the nation's capital, Kingston. The airport caters to over 1.7 million passengers, with an approximate 4% average growth rate. It handles over 70 percent (17 million kgs) of the island's airfreight.
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Performance for 2019 |
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Per Year |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
22,345 |
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Total Passengers |
1,862,235 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
12,527 |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
No |
Runways
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Runway #12/30 |
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Runway Dimensions |
8910 x 150 feet 2716 x 46 meters |
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Orientation |
112.0 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway #12/30 has one parallel taxiway with four linked taxiways, including one high-speed exit, competitive ground handling and fueling services.
Helicopter Pad(s)
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Helipad #1 |
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Present |
NO |
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Largest Helicopter that can Land |
N/A |
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Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
YES |
JET A-1 fuel |
YES |
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Immigration |
YES |
AVGAS 100 |
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Terminal Building |
YES |
Single Point Refueling |
YES |
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Passenger Terminal |
YES |
Air Starter Units |
N/A |
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Cargo terminal |
YES |
Ground Power (mobile) |
N/A |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
YES |
Ground Handling Services |
YES |
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Control Tower |
YES |
Latrine Servicing |
YES |
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Weather Facilities |
YES |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
YES |
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Catering Services |
YES |
De-icing Equipment |
YES |
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Base Operating Room |
YES |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
YES |
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Airport Radar |
N/A |
Approach & Runway Lights |
YES |
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NDB |
N/A |
VOR |
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ILS |
YES |
Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Antonov AN 124 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Antonov AN 124 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
YES |
Max Capacity (MT) |
N/A |
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Max Height (m) |
N/A |
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Loading Ramps |
YES |
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Other Comments |
N/A |
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Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Jamaica, please see the following link: 1.3 Jamaica Customs Information
Storage Facilities
Airfield Costs
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Jet A1, without icing inhibitor.
100/130 MIL Spec, low lead, aviation gasoline (BLUE).
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
$2.10/gal |
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Avgas |
$6.50/gal |
