The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston is expected to resume operations tomorrow, while the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay reopened at 8 a.m. today following the passage of Hurricane Beryl.
Following a viral video of a section of the roof at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) being damaged during the storm, a report from the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) confirmed there was damage to sections of the roof of the passenger pier to which the jet bridges are attached at NMIA.
It said this also resulted in major debris being scattered on the airport Apron.
The runway, terminal and other facilities are said to be in order.
The AAJ said given the damage to the passenger pier, the airport will need to remain closed today to implement corrective and interim make-shift measures, to enable the proposed reopening of the airport at 5 a.m. on Friday.
According to the AAJ there was no damage at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James.
The Ian Fleming International Airport in St Mary and the three domestic aerodromes, Tinson Pen, Negril and Ken Jones, have been inspected and despite minor damage to structures in some parts of these facilities, the runways and terminals are fine and in order for operation, the AAJ said.
These facilities were reopened at 7 a.m. today.
“Passengers and other stakeholders in the travel and tourism industry are advised to stay tuned to the announcements by the respective airports and their airlines regarding the recommencement of operations and flights,” the AAJ said.
