about_us
Norman Manley International Airport (IATA: KIN, ICAO: MKJP), formerly known as the Palisadoes Airport, was named in honour of National Hero and former Premier of Jamaica, the Hon. Norman Washington Manley. There are over 130  international flights a week that departs from the Norman Manley International Airport.
Airport Fact Sheet
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Connecting the World
Passenger Movement in 2008 - 1.71 M
Freight (Cargo/Mail) in 2008 - 16.8M kg
Avg. Daily Passengers in 2008- 4,685
Avg. Daily Aircraft Movement - 67
Generates over 13,000 direct and indirect jobs
13 scheduled airlines serving many international destinations.
Serves both the business and leisure markets.
Adjacent to Kingston Harbour, the world’s seventh largest natural harbour
Close proximity to the commercial and cultural capital city of Kingston (20 minutes)
Major economic catalyst for the Kingston Metropolitan Area, economic activity valued at an estimated JA $15.2 Billion (equivalent to 5.6% of GDP).
Airport Facilities

Airside:

  • 24 hour operation
  • 13 aircraft gates & 2 remote stands
  • 9 passenger loading bridges (PLB)
  • Parking positions - up to Boeing 747-400 (Code E)
  • Runway: 12/30, Length: 2,716m (8,910 ft.), Elevation: 3 m (10 ft.)
  • One parallel taxiway with four linked taxiways, including one high-speed exit Competitive ground handling and fueling services
  • General Aviation Center with passenger waiting area and pilots’ lounge
  • In-flight kitchen and catering service on-site
  • Fuel Farm on-site, supplying Avgas 100LL & Jet A-1
  • Cargo facilities
  • IFR and VFR landing capabilities 

Customer Conveniences:

  • Newly extended departure concourse over 10,000 sq m. Customs and immigration services available daily, 24 hours
  • WiFi Hot Spot  (in Departure Lounge)
  • Dual Currency Automatic Teller Machines (ATM)
  • Airport Customer Service Centre
  • (toll-free access: 1-888-AIRPORT)
  • Over 30 concessions , including food & beverage, convenience and specialty shops
  • Foreign Currency/ Cambio Services 
  • Conference facilities
  • Postal agency

List of Airport Concessionaires:

NAME OF BUSINESS NAME OF COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Burger King Restaurant Associates Limited 924-8812
Island Grill Versair Inflite Services (2006) Limited 9248818
Rahtid Café JM Foods & Retail Limited N/A
Cockpit Bar Versair Inflite Services (2006) Limited N/A
Island Deli Versair Inflite Services (2006) Limited N/A
Tastee Airways Restaurant Limited 924-8095
Things Jamaican Jamaica Business Development Centre 924-8556
2 Hampers & A Mule 2 Hampers & A Mule Limited 9248668
Fi Wi Brand'ish Fi Wi Brand'ish Limited 924-8488
Casa de Xaymaca Distant Enterprises Limited 924-8215
De Rock P. A Benjamin Manufacturing Company Limited 924-8067
Art to Go Goodwinn Development Company Limited 924-8615
Blue Moon Café Jamaica Java Limited 9248025
Bigga True North Ventures Limited 924-8940
Tuff Gong Bhavela Jamaica Limited 932-7163
Jablum Café Mavis Bank Coffee Factory Limited 977-8005/977-8015
Books & CDs LMH Retail Publishing Limited 924-8379
Travellaz Educational Enterprises Limited 9248051
Jus 'n' Tyme Jus 'N' Tyme Limited 924-8846
Cooyah Cooyah Designs Limited 924-8098
Reggae Kids Distant Enterprises Limited 9327113
Star Fish Oils Starfish Oils Jamaica Limited 932-7184
Fantasy Confectionery Pioneer Manufacturing Company Limited 456-3547
Port of Call TM Traders Limited 924-8037
Last Call Tobacco TM Traders Limited 9248537
Jamrock Sports Bar & Grill JM Foods & Retail Limited N/A
Jencare Jencare Skin Farm Company Limited 924-8887
Jahnet's Juices Donald Martin & Janet Martin Limited 924-8885
Linstead Market Jamaica Canco Limited 618-0562
Digicel Digicel Jamaica Limited 361-7939
Fantasy Grab & Go Pioneer Manufacturing Company Limited 857-8286

 

Ground Handlers
Contact #
Airlift Handlers Ltd.
1-876-924-8434
Airways International
1-876-924-8269
AJAS Ltd
1-876-924-8092
Jamaica Dispatch Services
1-876-924-8500
Worldwide Flight Services 1-876-924-8630-1

 

Ground Transportation:
Airport Car Rental Services, Taxi Services, Public Transportation Service
Vehicle Parking Rates

Duration J$
Up to 1 Hour

150.00

Up to 2 Hour

300.00

Up to 3 Hour 

450.00

Greater than 3 Hours

600.00



Each subsequent 24 Hrs, or part thereof        

600.00

Airport Operator

NMIA Airports Limited - incorporated in 2003
Wholly-owned subsidiary of Airports Authority of Jamaica

Tel: (876) 924-8452-6
Toll free from Jamaica 1-888-AIRPORT