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

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.

MBJ Waives All Landing and Parking Fees for Hurricane Melissa Relief Supplies – Nov 2, 2025

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA: NOVEMBER 2, 2025: With limited commercial flight operations resuming yesterday, Saturday, November 1, 2025, MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), has announced that it is waiving all landing and parking fees for non-commercial relief flights bringing cargo and medical personnel into SIA, effective from October 30, 2025. The waiver will remain in effect through the duration of relief and recovery operations as Jamaica works to return to normalcy.

Sangster International Airport Now Temporarily Closed due to Hurricane Melissa – Oct 26, 2025

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA: OCTOBER 26, 2025 - 2:00 PM: MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operators of the Sangster International Airport (SIA), advises that the airport is now closed to ensure safety during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Passengers are advised not to come to the airport during the closure. Following the passage of the hurricane, a comprehensive assessment of the airport will be conducted to determine when it is safe to resume operations. Updates will be communicated promptly. When the airport reopens, passengers are asked to confirm their flight status with their airlines before travelling to the airport.

Additional Flight Cancellations and Extra Sections due to Hurricane Melissa & Airport Closure – Oct 26, 2025

Following the media release yesterday indicating additional flights and cancellations, and with the airport operating until midday, please see below further updated changes to flight operations with flights departing from MBJ prior to 12 noon today, October 26, and cancellations over the next few days.