Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is an international airport located 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Montego Bay, Jamaica. It is the busiest airport in the Caribbean, handling over nine million passengers per year. The airport is named after former Jamaican Prime Minister Sir Donald Sangster. MBJ is a major hub for tourism, with direct flights from major cities in North America, Europe, and the Caribbean.
General Information about Sangster Airport
The following table is an overview of MBJ Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Sangster International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Operator | MBJ Airports Limited |
| Serves | Montego Bay, Jamaica |
| Sangster Airport Code | MBJ |
| Sangster Airport Terminals | 5 |
| Sangster International Airport Runway | 1 |
| Sangster International Airport Coordinates | 18°30′13″N 77°54′48″W |
| Sangster Airport Address | Montego Bay, Jamaica |
| Official Website | https://mbjairport.com |
| Official Phone Number | +1 876-601-1100 |
| Elevation | 4 ft / 1 m |
Sangster Airport Code
Sangster International Airport is MBJ. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport Sangster Airport.
| IATA CODE | MBJ |
| ICAO CODE | MKJS |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | MBJ |
Sangster Airport Map
The Sangster Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Sangster International Airport Runway
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) features a single state-of-the-art runway:
| Name | Length (mtr) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 07/25 | 3,060 | 10,039 | Asphalt |
Sangster Airport Terminal
Sangster International Airport has 5 terminals.
- Terminal 1: This is the main terminal for domestic flights.
- Terminal N: This is the main terminal for international flights.
- Terminal E: This is a smaller terminal that is used for some international flights.
- Terminal 0: This is a smaller terminal that is used for some domestic flights.
- Terminal 5: This is a new terminal that is currently under construction. It is expected to be completed in 2023 and will be used for both domestic and international flights.
Nearest Airports to Sangster International Airport
Some of the closest airports to MBJ Airport are:
- Norman Manley International Airport – 190 km
- Sir Captain Charles Kirkconnell International Airport – 246 km
- Antonio Maceo Airport – 273 km
- Frank País International Airport – 305 km
- Edward Bodden Airfield – 263 km
Airlines Operating from Sangster Airport (MBJ)
The following airlines operate from Sangster Airport:
- American Airlines
- Delta
- United
- Air Canada
- JetBlue Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- KLM
- Air Transat
- Copa
- Air France
- WestJet
- Swiss International Air Lines
- Condor
- Lufthansa
- Spirit Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
