Sangster International Airport — Montego Bay, Jamaica
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereSangster International Airport in Montego Bay uses the IATA code MBJ, with MKJS as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from MBJ
Sangster International Airport
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) sits on Jamaica's northern coast and functions as the island's primary gateway for international leisure travelers, handling significantly more passenger arrivals than the capital's Norman Manley Airport. Named for Sir Donald Sangster, a former Jamaican prime minister, the airport was built essentially at sea level along Montego Bay's shoreline, giving arriving passengers views of turquoise water on final approach. It predominantly serves vacationers bound for the resort strip stretching from Montego Bay through Ocho Rios and Negril, with heavy seasonal charter and scheduled traffic from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. A single terminal building handles both origin and destination flows, and the facility has undergone repeated expansions to manage tourism growth. Ground transportation from MBJ typically involves resort shuttles or taxis rather than rail, since Jamaica has no passenger rail network connecting its coastal towns.
Runways at Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10039 ft (3060 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.8 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.9 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.75 MHz |
| VOR-DME | Rwy 25 | 115.7 MHz |
Airports near Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
- Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) — 100.1 km (62.2 mi)
- Tinson Pen Airport (KTP) — 128.5 km (79.8 mi)
- Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) — 134.6 km (83.6 mi)
- Ken Jones Airport (POT) — 149.4 km (92.8 mi)
- Sierra Maestra International Airport (MZO) — 216.6 km (134.6 mi)
- Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CYB) — 245.3 km (152.4 mi)
- Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM) — 250.3 km (155.5 mi)
- Edward Bodden Little Cayman Airfield (LYB) — 262.3 km (163.0 mi)
MBJ sits practically at sea level near Montego Bay's Rose Hall district and is operated by a private consortium under a long-term concession, with a single runway handling wide-body charter aircraft.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sangster International Airport?
The IATA code for Sangster International Airport is MBJ.
What is the ICAO code for Sangster International Airport?
The ICAO code for Sangster International Airport is MKJS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.