Jamaica

  • Overflight Permit is Not Required.
  • Flight plans should be submitted at least 2 hours before departure from the origin.

For Landing permits in Jamaica:

  • Complete the designated landing permit application form as provided by the civil aviation authorities of Jamaica.
Landing Permits

Airports in Jamaica

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: (KIN) is located in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica. It is one of the primary gateways to Jamaica.

Airport Communications: 
(Manley ATIS: 127.700 MHz, Manley Ground: 121.700 MHz, Control Tower: 118.650 MHz)

  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Mo-Th 1330-2200Z, Fr 1330-2100Z, O/T O/R
  • Control Tower: 24 Hours
  • IATA Airport Code: KIN
  • ICAO Airport Code: MKJP
  • Latitude: 17.9372° N
  • Longitude: 76.7773° W
  • Elevation: 18ft
  • Customs: 24 Hours
  • Immigration: 24 Hours
  • Time: UTC-5.00
  • Operating Hours: Mon-Thr 1330-2200Z,Fr 1330-2100Z, O/T O/R
  • Runway: 12/30 8911 x 150ft

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • ROK Hotel Kingston: (3.4km from Norman Manley International Airport)

  • AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston: (8.0km from Norman Manley International Airport)

  • The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel: (7.4km from Norman Manley International Airport)

  • Courtleigh Hotel and Suites: (7.5km from Norman Manley International Airport)

  • Spanish Court Hotel: (8.0km from Norman Manley International Airport)

  • R Hotel Kingston: (8.2km from Norman Manley International Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: (MBJ) is located in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Airport is one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean and serves as a major hub for tourism.

Airport Communications: 
(Sangster ATIS: 127.900 MHz, Sangster Ground: 121.700 MHz, Control Tower: 118.750 MHz)

  • Airport Type : Civil
  • Airport Hours : 24 Hours
  • Control Tower : 24 Hours
  • IATA Airport Code : MBJ
  • ICAO Airport Code : MKJS
  • Latitude: 18.4999° N
  • Longitude: 77.9139° W
  • Elevation :6ft
  • Customs : 24 Hours
  • Immigration : 24 Hours
  • Time : UTC-5.00
  • Operating Hours : 24 Hours
  • Runway : 07/25 8704 x 151ft

Available Hotels

Visas are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration, and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Royal Decameron Cornwall Beach: (1.6km from Sangster International Airport)

  • S Hotel Jamaica: (1.7km from Sangster International Airport)

  • Oasis at Sunset: (860m from Sangster International Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: (OCJ) is located in Boscobel, Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica.
This airport is named after the famous author Ian Fleming and serves as a gateway to the northern regions of Jamaica, including Ocho Rios.

Airport Communications: 
(Control Tower: 122.800 MHz)

  • Airport Type : Civil
  • Airport Hours : 24 Hours
  • Control Tower : 24 Hours
  • IATA Airport Code : MBJ
  • ICAO Airport Code : MKJS
  • Latitude: 18.4999° N
  • Longitude: 77.9139° W
  • Elevation :6ft
  • Customs : 24 Hours
  • Immigration : 24 Hours
  • Time : UTC-5.00
  • Operating Hours : 24 Hours
  • Runway : 07/25 8704 x 151ft

Available Hotels

Visas are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration, and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Moxons Beach Club: (2.2km away from Ian Fleming International Airport)

  • Sand and Tan Beach Hotel: (11.1km away from Ian Fleming International Airport)

  • Moon Palace Jamaica: (14.4km away from Ian Fleming International Airport)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Airways Flight Support Services

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Inquiries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Jamaica.

Authority to Issue Jamaica Overflight & Landing Permits
  • Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Jamaica.

  • Mailing Address: Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Jamaica.

  • Jamaica does not have its own dedicated Flight Information Region (FIR). 
  • The airspace over Jamaica is typically managed by regional FIRs. 
  • Jamaica falls under the San Juan FIR, which is operated by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • Jamaica FIR ICAO Code is “TJSJ“
  • Charter and Private Operator Services

  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines

  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

  • The operational hours for the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority are from 1200Z to 2000Z. 
  • Weekends in Jamaica are observed on Saturdays and Sundays.

  • No Overflight Permit Required for Transiting Jamaica Airspace.

Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft AOC not applicable)

Airworthiness Certificate

Certificate of Insurance

Noise Certification

Aircraft Registration Certificate

In accordance with Jamaica Civil Aviation regulations, there are no processing fees imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Jamaica Overflight Permits.
The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.

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