Probe into Sangster airport runway closure reveals operational gaps – Transport Ministry
Sangster's International Airport in Montego-Bay
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September 8, 2023

Probe into Sangster airport runway closure reveals operational gaps – Transport Ministry

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport says steps are now being taken to conduct further investigation into the temporary closure of the runway at Sangster International Airport last month.

According to a release on Friday, a preliminary report revealed that the closure was due to several gaps in the airport’s operation including timely communication between regulatory entities.

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz, has received the report while a supplementary report addressing the highlighted gaps is expected by the end of September.

The August 10 closure resulted in several flights being diverted to the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston and a cross-ministry, multi-agency response which saw the mobilization of the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

READ: Flight cancellation, diversions amid SIA runway closure

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