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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority
4 Winchester Road
Kingston 10
Jamaica, West Indies

P.O. Box 8998
Central Sorting Office
Kingston Jamaica W.I.
Telephone: +876 960 3948
+876 960 3965
+876 960 4033
+876 960 4164
+876 960 4220
+876 960 4742
Fax: +876 920 0194
Telex: CIVAV JAMAICA
AFS: MKJKYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: jcivan@cwjamaica.com
WWW: www.jcaa.gov.jm

2. Meteorology

Postal address: Meteorological Services Division
653/4 Half Way Tree Road
Kingston 5
Jamaica W.I.

P.O. Box 103
Kingston 10
Jamaica W.I.
Telephone: +876 929 7268
+876 929 3700
+876 929 3706
+876 929 3694
Fax: +876 960 8989
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA: Meteo Kingston Jamaica
E-mail: metja@infocahn.com
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address: The Commissioner of Customs
Customs House
Newport East
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
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4. Immigration

Postal address: Chief Immigration Officer
230 Spanish Town Road
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
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5. Health

Postal address: Senior Medical Officer
Primary Health Care
Oceana Complex
2-4 King Street
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
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6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address: Veterinary Quarantine Officer
Veterinary Division
Ministry of Agriculture
Hope Gardens
Kingston 6, Jamaica, W.I.
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7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address: Veterinary Quarantine Officer
Veterinary Division
Ministry of Agriculture
Hope Gardens
Kingston 6, Jamaica, W.I.
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8A. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address: President
Airports Authority of Jamaica
53 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5, Jamaica, W.I.
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8B. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address: Air Service Licence/Permit Charges
Director General
Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 8998
Central Sorting Office
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
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9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address: Director General
Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 8998
Central Sorting Office
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address: Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority
Aeronautical Information Service
P.O. Box 8998, C.S.O.
Kingston, Jamaica
Telephone: +876 929 3552
+876 960 3948
+876 960 4033
+876 960 4164
+876 960 4220
+876 960 3065
Fax: +876 920 3144
Telex:
AFS: MKJKYOYX
Cable/SITA: CIVAV JAMAICA
E-mail: aisjamaica@jcaa.gov.jm
WWW: www.jcaa.gov.jm

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority
Aeronautical Information Service
P.O. Box 8998, C.S.O.
Kingston, Jamaica
Telephone: +876 960 3948
+876 960 3965
+876 960 4033
+876 960 4164
+876 960 4220
+876 960 4742
Fax: +876 920 0194
Telex:
AFS: MKJKYNYX
Cable/SITA: CIVAV JAMAICA
E-mail: aisjamaica@jcaa.gov.jm
WWW: www.jcaa.gov.jm

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address: Director of Air Navigation Services
Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority
4 Winchester Road
Kingston 10, Jamaica W.I.
Telephone: +876 960 3948
Fax: +876 920 0194
Telex:
AFS: MKJKYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: jcivan@cwjamaica.com
WWW: www.jcaa.gov.jm

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name Telephone Number Telefax Number
Kingston ACC +876 929 4051
+876 920 7300
+876 926 0300
Manley APP +876 924 8056 +876 932 7126
Sangster APP +876 952 3627 +876 979 9773

Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport M R A N E
           

The categories of airports are:

M-Major

International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.

R-Restricted

International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.

A-Alternate

International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.

N-Nonscheduled

International airports at which approval may be granted, provided the prescribed prior notice is given, for international nonscheduled flights only; no other form of international operation is permitted.

E-External

International airports of entry and departure for international air traffic located in an administered territory, where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are available.

Airport Links

     Norman Manley International Airport

     Sangster International Airport

     World Aero Data -- Jamaica Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

     Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     Passport or original birth or naturalization certificate and valid driver’s license or state-issued photo ID, onward or return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. For business or study, a visa must be obtained in advance, $100 fee. Departure tax $22 (paid at airport). Check information with Embassy of Jamaica, 1520 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/452-0660) or nearest Consulate in New York (212/935-9000) or Miami (305/374-8431).
www.congenjamaica-ny.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     Not Available

4. Special Notices

     Not Available

Updated:
20041109

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