Jamaica's two main airports still closed after Hurricane Melissa
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Jamaica's two main airports, Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston and Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, remain closed this October 29 following the severe impact of Hurricane Melissa, classified as a Category 5 storm.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), the operator of both terminals, [ORIGINAL SOURCE URL] reported on the situation. Operations in Kingston were suspended on October 25 at 9:00 p.m., while Montego Bay closed its doors on October 26 at 12:00 p.m., in compliance with instructions from Jamaican aviation and civil protection authorities.
The company stated that all current efforts are focused on resuming operations as soon as possible, prioritizing the need to facilitate the arrival of humanitarian aid to the country. GAP continues to assess the full impact on airport facilities and is working in close coordination with authorities to restore operational normality.
Raúl Revuelta Musalem, Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), stated that "our priority at this moment is the safety and protection of the lives and well-being of our employees, their families, and the airport community." He added that the terminals "have remained closed since the weekend, and we are currently assessing the damage to restore operations as soon as conditions allow."
He also stressed that the team is "fully committed to safely reopening the airports so that they may serve as a gateway for humanitarian aid" and that they maintain "constant communication with local authorities and emergency agencies."
According to local Jamaican authority reports, Norman Manley Airport (KIN) is undergoing inspection and clean-up today, October 29, with the goal of resuming emergency and humanitarian aid flights on Thursday, October 30. However, for Sangster Airport (MBJ), which reportedly suffered a more severe impact, there is still no estimated timeline for its reopening.
The Jamaican airports are a relevant part of GAP's portfolio. During the first nine months of 2025, they accounted for 11.0% of the group's total passenger traffic and 8.8% of its consolidated EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization).
GAP reported that it will continue to monitor the situation and provide timely updates on the damage assessment, operating conditions, and the estimated timeline for the resumption of operations at both terminals.
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