4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Norman Manley International Airport is clean, organized, and easy to navigate.”
Giname Gilles Mellijor5★ on Google
Airports / Jamaica / KIN
Large airport · KIN
Norman Manley International Airport.
Kingston, Jamaica · 10 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
1,949 ratings
0
Operators based
10
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kingston, JamaicaELEV 10 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
1,949
Google reviews
ratings on Google
10
Field elevation
feet above sea level
4
Nearest alternate
nm to KTP
Field standing
4 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tinson Pen Airport (KTP), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Norman Manley International Airport (MKJP / KIN) is a large commercial airport serving Kingston, Jamaica. The airport sits 10 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 KIN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Tinson Pen Airport (KTP, 4 nm), Ken Jones Airport (POT, 21 nm), and Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ, 30 nm). With a single 8,900-foot paved runway, KIN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KIN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kingston.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“After passing immigration, there are food court options and souvenir shops available, which is convenient while waiting for your flight.”
Giname Gilles Mellijor5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff were friendly and very helpful throughout the airport experience.”
Giname Gilles Mellijor5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
MKJP
IATA
KIN
FAA / Local
MKJP
Elevation
10 ft
Coordinates
17.9357° N · 76.7875° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Jamaica fields
state range 4–90 ft
At 10 ft, KIN sits lower than 60% of the 5 Jamaica fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,900 ft
- 12/308,900 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,900 ft
KIN's 8,900 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 4nmKTPTinson Pen AirportTinson Pen
- 21nmPOTKen Jones AirportKen Jones
- 30nmOCJIan Fleming International AirportBoscobel
- 73nmMBJSangster International AirportMontego Bay
- 134nmSCUAntonio Maceo International AirportSantiago
- 142nmMZOSierra Maestra International AirportManzanillo
Location
Open the full mapMKJP · Norman Manley International Airport · Kingston, Jamaica
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KIN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 510 nm | 1h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 556 nm | 1h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,212 nm | 3h 13m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,232 nm | 3h 16m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,262 nm | 3h 20m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,357 nm | 3h 33m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,383 nm | 3h 37m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,404 nm | 3h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KIN?
- Norman Manley International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,900 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 KIN?
- Norman Manley International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,900 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KIN?
- The closest alternate is Tinson Pen Airport (KTP), about 4 nm away, followed by Ken Jones Airport (POT) at 21 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KIN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 1h 35m (510 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 42m (556 nm), Nashville about 3h 13m (1,212 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.