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Sangster International Airport

IATA MBJICAO MKJS🇯🇲 Montego Bay
Coordinates
18.5034°N, 77.9132°W
Elevation
4 ft (1 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
JM-08
Time zone
Jamaica(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
7.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:20
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
18:52
Civil dusk
19:16

About 13h 8m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Sangster International Airport

Sangster International Airport

Sangster International Airport – also known as Montego Bay International Airport or simply Montego Bay Airport – is an international airport located three miles (4.8 km) east of Montego Bay, Jamaica. The airport is capable of handling nine million passengers per year. It serves as the most popular airport for tourists visiting the north coast of Jamaica. The airport is named after former Jamaican Prime Minister Sir Donald Sangster.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

MKJS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 25▸ displaced10,039 ft / 3,060 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.800 MHz
ATISATIS127.900 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.750 MHz
VOR-DMERwy 25115.700 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Food & BeverageShoppingDuty FreePassenger ServicesTerminal Map

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (26)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sangster International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sangster International Airport?

The ICAO code for Sangster International Airport is MKJS, and its IATA code is MBJ.

Where is Sangster International Airport located?

Sangster International Airport is large airport located in Montego Bay, Jamaica, at an elevation of 4 ft (1 m).

How many runways does Sangster International Airport have?

Sangster International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,039 ft / 3,060 m.

Which airlines fly to Sangster International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Sangster International Airport include Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, Arkefly, among 19 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sangster International Airport?

Historical data lists 26 nonstop destinations from Sangster International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Sangster International Airport in?

Sangster International Airport is in the America/Jamaica time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sangster International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sangster International Airport is approximately 7.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sangster International Airport?

The nearest airport to Sangster International Airport is Mafoota Airstrip (JM-0011), about 8 nm to the s, followed by Braco Airfield and Negril Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sangster International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.