Norman Manley International Airport KIN / MKJP
Kingston, Kingston · Jamaica · PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (GAP), under a 25-year concession from the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ)
1.8Mpax · 2024
Limited hoursInternational · customs & immigrationJet A-1 · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAMKJP / KIN
OperatorPAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (GAP), under a 25-year concession from the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ)
Coordinates17.9357°N, 76.7875°W
Elevation10 ft · 3 m
Time zoneEST (UTC-5, no DST -- Jamaica abolished DST)
Passengers / yr1,777,100 (2024)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A-1 · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceMKJP -- AIP Jamaica / JCAA
Operating hoursAirfield effectively H24 for scheduled traffic; passenger terminal cycles with flight banks (roughly 04:00-01:00 daily) and there is no published curfew, though PPR is advised for irregular after-hours GA/charter arrivals
TerminalsSingle passenger terminal (two-level: arrivals ground floor, departures upper level) with roughly 13-14 gates, nine passenger loading bridges plus remote/hardstand positions; gates 1-5 on the west side, 6-14 on the east
Runways (1)
- 12/30 · 2,716 m / 8,911 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt · ILS ILS both ends (localizer offset on RWY 12 due to siting constraints)
Airport contact
Jamaica's capital gateway and the business-travel counterpart to Montego Bay's leisure-driven MBJ, Norman Manley sits on the Palisadoes tombolo south of downtown Kingston and hosts Caribbean Airlines' regional hub alongside American and Copa service into Central/South America connections.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 3 providers
Airways International Limited
Self-describes as the primary FBO/ground handling provider at MKJP (Norman Manley Intl); dedicated general aviation ground handling is delivered via its subsidiary Jet Services, operating at NMIA since 2006, and the parent company holds Jamaica's longest-standing Aircraft Operator Certificate (50+ years). · 24 hours
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
AJAS Limited (Menzies Aviation)
Long-established Jamaican ground and cargo handler (parent company traces to the early 1940s, decades of operation at NMIA) providing ramp, passenger, baggage, and aircraft-document/clearance handling for international airlines; Menzies Aviation acquired a majority stake in February 2023 and lists Kingston (KIN) in its own station network, rebranding locally as Menzies AJAS.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
GCG Group Jamaica (Goddard Catering Group / GCG Ground Services)
GCG Ground Services (Jamaica) Limited, operating under GCG's Aviation Support line, has provided ramp, passenger, and baggage ground handling at NMIA since 1981 with a roughly 500-person team; it acquired competing handler Jamaica Dispatch Services Ltd in May 2011.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available
Airways International Limited
Sells Jet A and 100LL avgas on the GA ramp with self-service fuel available; third-party FBO directory data (FlightAware) lists indicative pricing of 100LL around $7.94/gal and Jet A around $3.01/gal, an unusual pairing that may reflect stale or mislabeled data. · 24 hours
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
Unconfirmed
Airways International Limited
States it offers aircraft maintenance and repair operations alongside its 50+ year Aircraft Operator Certificate, but specific MRO scope, ratings, and capabilities are not published on its site.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
Available
GCG Group Jamaica (Goddard Catering Group / GCG Ground Services)
Operates an in-flight catering facility at NMIA since 1981 under its Sky Dining service line, trading historically as Goddard Catering Group (Jamaica) Limited (originally Versair Inflite Services, a joint venture of Grace Kennedy, Goddard Catering, and LSG Sky Chefs).
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft cleaning
Not listed
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Available · 3 providers
Airways International Limited
Operates as the local station for Amerijet International (trading locally as Amerijet International Airlines / Airways Cargo Services Ltd) at NMIA; company materials also self-report a UPS relationship. Drop-off/pick-up hours for cargo are separate from GA ramp hours.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
AJAS Limited (Menzies Aviation)
Handles cargo and mail for airline customers at NMIA via a dedicated air-freight service line, listed as Air Cargo Services on Menzies' own Kingston station page.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
GCG Group Jamaica (Goddard Catering Group / GCG Ground Services)
Cargo handling is listed as part of GCG's Aviation Support service line at NMIA alongside baggage and ramp services; specific storage or fleet capabilities are not detailed on the current company site.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aviation security
Available
GCG Group Jamaica (Goddard Catering Group / GCG Ground Services)
GCG's own site names AVSEC explicitly as part of its Aviation Support offering at its Jamaican stations, alongside ground support, passenger services, cargo handling, and baggage handling.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Passenger & crew transport
Available
Airways International Limited
FBO directory listing confirms courtesy shuttle and rental car arrangement services for FBO/GA customers.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support
Available
Airways International Limited
Advertises trip planning, flight operations coordination, aircraft management, and charter services for based and transient operators.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Not listed
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