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 Charity Run/Walk Awards J$30 million in Post Melissa Grants to over 180 Students and Institutions – Mar 24, 2026

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA: MARCH 24, 2026: Over 180 tertiary and secondary students from western Jamaica, and three institutions were recently awarded grants totalling J$30 million during the MBJ Foundation Charity Run/Walk Grant Awards Ceremony themed “Destiny Helpers” on March 17 at the Sangster International Airport Departures Terminal. The event was the culmination of the 2025 MBJ Charity Run/Walk held last September.

Flight Cancellations at MBJ due to Winter Storm – Feb 21, 2026

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA: FEBRUARY 21, 2026, 7:45 PM: Due to the Winter storm affecting some areas in the United States, some flight operations have been cancelled or delayed. The following are confirmed cancellations for scheduled arriving and departing flights at MBJ for tomorrow Sunday, February 22, through to Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Flight Cancellations due to Winter Storm – Jan 24, 2026

Due to the Winter storm affecting some areas in the United States, some flight operations have been cancelled or delayed. See attached for further information.

Together We Rise - Message from MBJ – Nov 14, 2025

As Jamaica’s main gateway to the world, MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operator of Sangster International Airport, stands in solidarity with our people and country during this time of extraordinary challenge. Hurricane Melissa brought unprecedented damage and loss. Yet, from our runways to every community and from our airport family to yours, we have witnessed the courage, unity, resilience and determination that defines our nation. This is the spirit that keeps Jamaica moving forward.

Sangster International Airport Preparing to Resume Operations for Limited Commercial Flights on Saturday, November 1, 2025 – Nov 3, 2025

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA: OCTOBER 31, 2025 – 3:00 PM: MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operators of Sangster International Airport, advises that while normal operations remain suspended, preparations are underway to resume limited flight operations on Saturday, November 1 at 7:00AM, to facilitate Commercial Operations.