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Norman Manley International Airport

Kingston's Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) is the major gateway linking the country's capital city

to destinations worldwide. It is located on 228 hectares on the Palisadoes peninsula in the southeastern part of Jamaica, in close proximity to the historical site of Port Royal, and is approximately thirty minutes away from the main business district of New Kingston.

The airport facilitates international and domestic traffic and in 2001 passenger thoughput at KIN was approximately 1.6 million. Given its proximity to Kingtson, one of the Caribbean's leading commercial and industrial centres, KIN is of significant importance to the business community and is the primary airport for business travel to and from Jamaica. In addition, the airport accounted for 72% (or 19 million kilos) of freight handled by Jamaica's two international airports in 2001.

Airport Check In
The major airlines have their own ticketing counters in the departure concourse of the main terminal building. Passengers are encouraged to arrive at the airport at least two hours ahead of the scheduled departure, to allow sufficient time for processing. It is advisable to call the relevant airline ahead of time to confirm all travel arrangements.

Information
Information can be obtained from two main sources: The Airports Authority of Jamaica Customer Service and the

Jamaica Tourist Board Desks. The Customer Service representatives principally provide flight and general information and advice to the travelling public. They also assist with the filling out of forms for passengers requiring assistance. The Customer Service desks are located in the Departure/Intransit concourse and Immigration Hall. The Jamaica Tourist Board representatives principally provide tourist information to the general and travelling public. Additionally, they provide paging services. The desk is located in the Immigration Hall.

Wrapping
Safe Wrap of Jamaica can securely wrap packages for a small fee. This concession is located in the Ticketing Concourse and the contact number is (876) 924-8518.

First Aid Station
A First Aid Station is located in the Immigration Hall. A nurse is assigned to the First Aid Station, and works in conjunction with the Safety and Security Office in the event of a medical emergency. As well, the Ministry of Health provides quarantine facilities and their number is (876) 924-8316.

Lost & Found
A Lost & Found office is located at the Security Centre in the departure concourse and is open for 24 hours each day. For further information, please call (876) 924-8546.

Police
The Jamaica Constabulary Force has an office located outside of the Customs Hall. For further information, please call (876) 924-8002.

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Airport Facts

Norman Manley International Airport (IATA: KIN, ICAO: MKJP) is an airport in Kingston, Jamaica. Next to Sangster International Airport, it is a hub of Air Jamaica. It was named in honour of Norman Washington Manley.

Airlines
The following airlines serve Norman Manley International Airport:

• Air Canada (Toronto)
  
• Air Jamaica (Baltimore/Washington, Barbados, Curaçao, Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood, Grand Cayman, Grenada, Havana, London/Heathrow, Miami, Montego Bay, New York/JFK, Orlando, Toronto)
  
• Air Sunshine (Guantanamo Bay)
  
• American Airlines (Miami, New York/JFK)
  
• British Airways (London/Gatwick)
  
• BWIA West Indies (Antigua, Port of Spain)
  
• Cayman Airways (Grand Cayman)
  
• Continental Airlines (Newark)
  
• Copa Airlines (Panama City)
  
• Cubana Airlines (Havana)
  
• Delta Air Lines (Atlanta) (Starting June 1, 2006)
  
• Spirit Airlines (Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood)
  
• US Airways (Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood)