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

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.

Closure of Sangster International Airport at 12 Noon Tomorrow (Sunday, October 26) – Oct 25, 2025

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA: OCTOBER 25, 2025 - 5:30 PM: MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operators of the Sangster International Airport (SIA), advises that subject to weather conditions, the airport will remain open up to 12:00 PM tomorrow to accommodate flight operations. The airport will then temporarily close at 12:00 PM to ensure safety during the storm’s passage. Some airlines are adjusting their schedules to facilitate earlier/additional flights. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines directly for details on changes to schedule operations and to adjust their reservations as necessary and confirm their flight status before travelling to the airport.

Flight Cancellations and Extra Sections due to Tropical Storm Melissa Oct 25 – Oct 25, 2025

Flight Cancellations and Extra Sections due to Tropical Storm Melissa

Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Jamaica - Sangster International Airport Remains Operational – Oct 23, 2025

A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for Jamaica. Based on the bulletin released by the Meteorological Service of Jamaica on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., which details the predicted path of Tropical Storm Melissa, Sangster International Airport (SIA) remains open and operating normally at this time.