Media Resources

  • Sangster International Airport (SIA) is the largest of two international airports in Jamaica, and is ideally located in the heart of the primary tourism destination region.
  • Approximately 95% of Total Passengers at SIA are passengers travelling internationally.
  • Of the approximately 1.7 million annual visitors to Jamaica,  72% use SIA as their primary airport.
  • Peak arriving and departing capacity is 4,200 passengers per hour.

News Releases

News releases are available in this section to members of the media.  For further information please contact:

Marketing Department
MBJ Airports Limited
Sangster International Airport
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Phone:  (876) 952-3124

MBJ welcomes Avelo Airlines from Hartford, Connecticut BDL Airport – Nov 16, 2024

Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is thrilled to welcome Avelo Airlines for its inaugural international flight from Hartford, Connecticut (BDL) with 157 passengers! 

Stakeholders Rally Behind MBJ Charity Run Raising Record $22 Million – Nov 12, 2024

The recent fourth annual MBJ Charity Run has set a new fundraising record of $22 million for education and community development in Western Jamaica. This achievement is a testament to the growing support and commitment from various stakeholders, including corporate sponsors and government officials.

Flight Cancellations due to Tropical Storm Rafael – Nov 5, 2024

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – 05 November 2024: Sangster International Airport wishes to advise the public that the Sangster International Airport remains open for operations. However, due to Tropical Storm Rafael, some flight operations have been cancelled. See attached for the impact on scheduled arriving and departing flights at MBJ for today November 5, 2024.

MBJ Airports Limited to Conduct Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at Sangster International Airport Tuesday October 29 – Oct 26, 2024

MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operator of Sangster International Airport (SIA), will conduct a comprehensive emergency response exercise on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The exercise, dubbed "Operation Nighthawk", will simulate a terminal incident to test and enhance the airport's emergency preparedness capabilities.

MBJ Airports Limited Gears Up for 4th Annual " Charity Run /Walk - Funds to Support Education – Sep 5, 2024

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA - 5 SEPTEMBER 2024: MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operator of Sangster International Airport, is in full preparation mode for the 4th staging of the "Team Sangster Charity Run Walk" set for Sunday, September 8, 2024. The event organizers are working tirelessly to ensure this year's charity run surpasses the success of previous years in its mission to support education in Western Jamaica and St. Elizabeth.