Airport code
MBJ — Sangster International Airport
MBJ is the IATA code for Sangster International Airport, an airport serving Montego Bay, Jamaica. Its ICAO code is MKJS, and it operates in the America/Jamaica time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at 18.5037, -77.9134 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 4 ft (1 m).
Overview
About Sangster International Airport
Sangster International Airport – also known as Montego Bay International Airport or simply Montego Bay Airport – is an international airport located three miles (4.8 km) east of Montego Bay, Jamaica. The airport is capable of handling nine million passengers per year. It serves as the most popular airport for tourists visiting the north coast of Jamaica. The airport is named after former Jamaican Prime Minister Sir Donald Sangster.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MBJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | MKJS |
| Airport name | Sangster International Airport |
| City | Montego Bay |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Time zone | America/Jamaica (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | 18.5037 |
| Longitude | -77.9134 |
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,039 ft (3,060 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Sangster International Airport?
The IATA code for Sangster International Airport is MBJ.
What is the ICAO code for Sangster International Airport?
The ICAO code for Sangster International Airport is MKJS.
Where is MBJ airport located?
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is located in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
What time zone is MBJ in?
Sangster International Airport operates in the America/Jamaica time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to MBJ?
The nearest airport to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) in Boscobel, about 100 km away.
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