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Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
Sangster International Airport is an international airport serving Montego Bay (Saint James Parish), Jamaica. Its IATA code is MBJ and its ICAO code is MKJS. It has one runway, 3,060 m long.
- IATAMBJ
- ICAOMKJS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MBJ
- ICAO code
- MKJS
- City
- Montego Bay
- Region / province
- Saint James Parish
- Country / territory
- Jamaica
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 18.5034° N, 77.9132° W
- Elevation
- 1 m (4 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,060 m (10,039 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,060 m10,039 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
16,116 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
15,579 km
Direct flight: ≈ 20 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
16,716 km
Direct flight: ≈ 21 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.800 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.900 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.750 MHz |
| VOR-DME | 115.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sangster International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Montego Bay through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Jamaica
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Fleming International Airport | OCJ | 100 km |
| Norman Manley International Airport | KIN | 135 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sangster International Airport?
The IATA code of Sangster International Airport is MBJ and its ICAO code is MKJS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sangster International Airport located?
Sangster International Airport is in Montego Bay, Saint James Parish, Jamaica, at coordinates 18.5034° N, 77.9132° W and an elevation of 1 m (4 ft).
How far is Sangster International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sangster International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 16,716 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 15,579 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 16,116 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 21 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Sangster International Airport?
The longest runway at Sangster International Airport is 3,060 m (10,039 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sangster International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.