Airports / Jamaica / KTP
Tinson Pen Airport.
Tinson Pen, Jamaica · 16 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
39 ratings
0
Operators based
16
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 5
Jamaica airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 39 Google ratings , ranked against 5 rated Jamaica fields.
4 nm
To the nearest alternate
Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Tinson Pen, Jamaica, Tinson Pen Airport (MKTP / KTP) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 16 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 KTP for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Norman Manley International Airport (KIN, 4 nm), Ken Jones Airport (POT, 21 nm), and Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ, 26 nm). With a single 4,300-foot paved runway, KTP can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from KTP depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Tinson Pen.
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Field capability
ICAO
MKTP
IATA
KTP
FAA / Local
MKTP
Elevation
16 ft
Coordinates
17.9886° N · 76.8238° 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 16 ft, KTP sits lower than 40% of the 5 Jamaica fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,300 ft
- 14/324,300 ft × 110 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,300 ft
KTP's 4,300 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 4nmKINNorman Manley International AirportKingston
- 21nmPOTKen Jones AirportKen Jones
- 26nmOCJIan Fleming International AirportBoscobel
- 69nmMBJSangster International AirportMontego Bay
- 132nmSCUAntonio Maceo International AirportSantiago
- 139nmMZOSierra Maestra International AirportManzanillo
Location
Open the full mapMKTP · Tinson Pen Airport · Tinson Pen, Jamaica
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KTP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 507 nm | 1h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 553 nm | 1h 41m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,208 nm | 3h 13m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,229 nm | 3h 15m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,259 nm | 3h 20m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,353 nm | 3h 33m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,380 nm | 3h 37m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,400 nm | 3h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KTP?
- Tinson Pen Airport's longest paved runway is 4,300 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 KTP?
- Tinson Pen Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,300 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KTP?
- The closest alternate is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), 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 KTP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 1h 35m (507 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 41m (553 nm), Nashville about 3h 13m (1,208 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.