MBJ
Sangster International Airport
Montego Bay · JamaicaICAO MKJS
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is an airport serving Montego Bay, Jamaica, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 18° 30' 13.3" N, 77° 54' 48.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 4 feet (1 meters) above sea level. With 26 direct destinations served by 19 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Jamaica (GMT-5).
Destinations
26
Airlines
19
Elevation ft
4/ 1m
America/Jamaica
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
MBJ
ICAO Code
MKJS
City
Montego Bay
Country
Jamaica
Elevation
4 ft
Local Time
11:28 AM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:18.5037°
Longitude:-77.9134°
Popular Routes from MBJ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 1,117 mi | 2h 47m | medium-haul | 280 kg | View |
| FLL | Fort Lauderdale, United States | 540 mi | 1h 31m | short-haul | 222 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 1,544 mi | 3h 35m | medium-haul | 388 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 1,721 mi | 3h 56m | medium-haul | 432 kg | View |
| YHZ | Halifax, Canada | 1,999 mi | 4h 27m | medium-haul | 502 kg | View |
| YYZ | Toronto, Canada | 1,737 mi | 3h 57m | medium-haul | 436 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 1,165 mi | 2h 52m | medium-haul | 293 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 1,546 mi | 3h 36m | medium-haul | 388 kg | View |
| MCO | Orlando, United States | 716 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 294 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 524 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 215 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MBJ
19 active airlines serving Sangster International Airport.
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air France
AFFrance
Air Transat
TSCanada
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Arkefly
ORNetherlands
Caribbean Airlines
BWTrinidad and Tobago
Cayman Airways
KXCayman Islands
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
Spirit Airlines
NKUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sangster International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Manley International Airport | KIN | Kingston | Jamaica | 135 km |
| Ignacio Agramonte International Airport | CMW | Camaguey | Cuba | 323 km |
| Gerrard Smith International Airport | CYB | Cayman Brac | Cayman Islands | 245 km |
| Edward Bodden Airfield | LYB | Little Cayman | Cayman Islands | 262 km |
| Antonio Maceo International Airport | SCU | Santiago De Cuba | Cuba | 272 km |
| Frank Pais International Airport | HOG | Holguin | Cuba | 303 km |
| Owen Roberts International Airport | GCM | Georgetown | Cayman Islands | 373 km |
| Mariana Grajales Airport | GAO | Guantanamo | Cuba | 338 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 18° 30' 13.3" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 77° 54' 48.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 18.503700
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -77.913399
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Jamaica
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 11:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Sangster International Airport?
The IATA code for Sangster International Airport is MBJ, and its ICAO code is MKJS. The airport is located in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
How many destinations can you fly to from MBJ?
There are 26 direct destinations available from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
What airlines fly from MBJ?
There are 19 airlines operating from MBJ, including Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Sangster International Airport in?
Sangster International Airport is in the America/Jamaica timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Sangster International Airport?
Sangster International Airport sits at an elevation of 4 feet (1 meters) above sea level.
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