Sangster Worldwide Airport being remodeled right into a world-class facility

The Sangster Worldwide Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica is present process vital modernization designed to remodel it right into a world-class facility.

Enterprise pursuits and stakeholders say that is anticipated to consequence within the airport’s repositioning to be on par with corresponding amenities in developed nations.

They cite the programmed US$70-million runway growth, opening of the world’s first Bob Marley (One Love)-branded restaurant, growth of the immigration corridor and departure lounge, and improve of outbound safety, landside roads, and parking preparations as developments that may doubtlessly examine with any of these on the high airports globally.

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“When the mud is settled on all of those tasks, we’re speaking about [comparisons with] Heathrow, Atlanta, JFK, Qatar, Dubai… you identify the airport,” Senior Strategist/Adviser within the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright mentioned.

“When company fly [into Jamaica] from wherever they’re coming, there can be that ‘wow’ issue. MBJ Airports Restricted should be counseled for… the tireless work… and the imaginative and prescient to make this potential. That Bob Marley One Love restaurant and the runway extension can be one thing else.”

MBJ Airports Restricted is the operator of Sangster Worldwide Airport, which connects Jamaica with greater than 60 worldwide locations.

A report 4.7 million passengers used the airport in 2019, previous to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chief Government Officer of MBJ, Shane Munroe mentioned the plan shouldn’t be solely to modernize, however to additionally make the airport so aesthetically interesting that it’ll assume the traits and aptitude of an attraction.

Munroe notes that with Sangster Worldwide Airport being Jamaica’s busiest gateway and the number-one airport within the area, the onus is on MBJ to maintain elevating the bar, thereby creating seamless ease of journey for guests.

“There are different works being undertaken to modernize the Sangster Worldwide Airport and supply a seamless expertise for passengers. A number of tasks are scheduled to begin this yr to additional enhance the infrastructure on the airport,” he mentioned.

“These embody the growth of the immigration corridor to extend queuing and processing capability, and the development of a lounge for air-to-sea passengers to supply a devoted arrivals house for touchdown procedures and coach switch to the cruise ship pier. Moreover, a number of enhancements can be made to improve the landside street and parking infrastructure to extend capability.”

Munroe shared that the runway growth works are on schedule and are anticipated to be accomplished by June 2023.

He famous that the extension will enable for the institution of Runway Finish Security Areas (RESAs), in step with the necessities of the Worldwide Civil Aviation Group (ICAO), and enhancing security in that space.

Sangster Worldwide Airport, positioned east of Montego Bay, has been named the Caribbean’s Main Airport by World Journey Awards for 14 years.

CMC