Jamaican Airports Aim for Reopening After Hurricane

Officials coordinate relief flights and recovery efforts following the island’s most powerful storm on record.

Matt Ryan

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 02:44 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa [Credit: @KarenC461288377 via X]

Key Takeaways:

Jamaica's main international airports remain closed following the devastation caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, which brought 185 mph winds and record rainfall.
Airport operators are currently assessing damage, with plans to begin limited operations for relief efforts later this week.
Expediting the reopening of airports is crucial for delivering humanitarian aid and for the recovery of Jamaica's vital tourism sector.

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Jamaica’s airports remain closed to most traffic following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Category 5 storm that brought 185 mph winds and record rainfall across the island on Tuesday.

Norman Manley International Airport (MKJP) in Kingston has been closed since Saturday night, and Sangster International in Montego Bay since Sunday afternoon, after aviation authorities ordered suspensions ahead of the hurricane’s landfall.