Sangster International Airport (MBJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Sangster International Airport (IATA: MBJ · ICAO: MKJS) is a large airport serving Montego Bay, Jamaica. It lies at 18.5034° N, 77.9132° W, 4 ft (1 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sangster International Airport
Sangster International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Montego Bay in Jamaica. It is identified by the IATA code MBJ and the ICAO code MKJS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sangster International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3060 m (10039 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4 ft (1 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Negril Airport (NEG) about 48 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,060 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Sangster International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sangster International Airport
Where is Sangster International Airport located?
Sangster International Airport is located in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Its coordinates are 18.5034° N, 77.9132° W.
What is the airport code for Sangster International Airport?
Sangster International Airport has an IATA code of MBJ and an ICAO code of MKJS.
How long is the runway at Sangster International Airport?
Sangster International Airport's longest runway is about 3060 m (10039 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sangster International Airport have?
Sangster International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sangster International Airport a major airport?
Sangster International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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