About Us
Mission
“To develop a modern, safe and profitable airport system that is environmentally responsible, provides world-class service, and contributes substantially to the national economy while promoting the expansion of air transportation and its related industries.”
Vision
“To build and sustain a world-class airport system, which facilitates private investment and partnership and positions Jamaica’s airports as the gateway to the Caribbean and the Americas”.
Values
"In an atmosphere of honesty, fairness, and integrity, we commit to our core organizational values – People, Customer Focus, Integrity, Financial Management, Regulatory and Statutory Requirements, Safety and Security and Environment."
Introduction of the Airports Authority of Jamaica
AAJ Conversations on Climate Change reflect our commitment to better understand existing conditions in order to adapt for a successful future in climate change; by doing so, we will secure our people, operations and profits. Our goal is to be the region’s leading “green” airport. In that regard, NMIA will use the best available science and approach to secure our future by implementing safe and sustainable adaption measures.
About Airports authority of Jamaica
The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) is situated on a south- eastern side of Jamaica, 19 km away from the centre of New Kingston. The NMIA is the primary airport for business travel to and from Jamaica and for the movement of air cargo. The NMIA is considered a major economic catalyst, contributing approximately 5.6% of Jamaica’s GDP as it handles 1.7 Million Passenger movements and handles over 70 percent (17 million kgs) of the Island’s airfreight.
Established in 1974 under the “Airports Authority Act” as an independent statutory body, with initial responsibility (ownership and management) for the nation’s two international airports; namely Norman Manley International Airport and Sangster International Airport.
History of the Norman Manley International Airport
The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) is situated on a south- eastern side of Jamaica, 19 km away from the centre of New Kingston. The NMIA is the primary airport for business travel to and from Jamaica and for the movement of air cargo. The NMIA is considered a major economic catalyst, contributing approximately 5.6% of Jamaica’s GDP as it handles 1.7 Million Passenger movements and handles over 70 percent (17 million kgs) of the Island’s airfreight.
Established in 1974 under the “Airports Authority Act” as an independent statutory body, with initial responsibility (ownership and management) for the nation’s two international airports; namely Norman Manley International Airport and Sangster International Airport.
What is the Palisadoes?
The Palisadoes is a 16km spit found along the south-eastern section of Jamaica that acts as the southern border of the Kingston Harbour.
The NMIA shoreline is constantly under environmental pressures from both natural hazards, and climate change related events such as hurricanes, storm surges, and sea level rise. Over the past decades, the direct impact of such hazards have resulted in grave environmental degradation and socioeconomic disturbances at NMIA.Most notably, in 2004, following the passage of Hurricane Ivan, 310 meters of the shoreline was deemed to be in a critical state. The storm caused total destruction of the sand dunes and inundation of the roadway which led to the complete shutdown of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Take daytime flights.
- Take direct, nonstop flights to avoid high emissions during take-off and landing.
- Carry less baggage, the less the plane has to carry the more energy efficient it is.
- Stay longer on one vacation rather than two short ones, or flying to one destination and staying put.
- Most forms of aviation release carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases into the Earth’s atmosphere, contributing to the acceleration of global warming and ocean acidification.
