3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“By far Jamaica's most efficient and friendly airport.”
Angellique Virtue5★ on Google
Airports / Jamaica / OCJ
Medium airport · OCJ
Ian Fleming International Airport.
Boscobel, Jamaica · 90 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
164 ratings
0
Operators based
90
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Boscobel, JamaicaELEV 90 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
164
Google reviews
ratings on Google
90
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to KTP
Field standing
#1 / 5
Jamaica airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 164 Google ratings , ranked against 5 rated Jamaica fields.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tinson Pen Airport (KTP), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Ian Fleming International Airport (MKBS / OCJ) sits in Boscobel, Jamaica, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 90 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into OCJ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Tinson Pen Airport (KTP, 26 nm), Ken Jones Airport (POT, 28 nm), and Norman Manley International Airport (KIN, 30 nm). With a single 4,769-foot paved runway, OCJ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from OCJ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Boscobel Aerodrome. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Boscobel.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“This gateway feels like a secret luxury experience while being relaxed, hassle-free and easily accessible.”
Angellique Virtue5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MKBS
IATA
OCJ
FAA / Local
MKBS
Elevation
90 ft
Coordinates
18.4041° N · 76.9698° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Jamaica fields
state range 4–90 ft
At 90 ft, OCJ sits higher than 80% of the 5 Jamaica fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,769 ft
- 09/274,769 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,769 ft
OCJ's 4,769 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 26nmKTPTinson Pen AirportTinson Pen
- 28nmPOTKen Jones AirportKen Jones
- 30nmKINNorman Manley International AirportKingston
- 54nmMBJSangster International AirportMontego Bay
- 113nmMZOSierra Maestra International AirportManzanillo
- 114nmSCUAntonio Maceo International AirportSantiago
Location
Open the full mapMKBS · Ian Fleming International Airport · Boscobel, Jamaica
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OCJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 480 nm | 1h 31m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 526 nm | 1h 37m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,182 nm | 3h 9m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,207 nm | 3h 12m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,234 nm | 3h 16m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,332 nm | 3h 30m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,356 nm | 3h 33m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,377 nm | 3h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OCJ?
- Ian Fleming International Airport's longest paved runway is 4,769 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at OCJ?
- Ian Fleming International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,769 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to OCJ?
- The closest alternate is Tinson Pen Airport (KTP), about 26 nm away, followed by Ken Jones Airport (POT) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OCJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 1h 31m (480 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 37m (526 nm), Nashville about 3h 9m (1,182 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.