Montego Bay, Jamaica

Sangster International Airport | MBJ

Vantage is an equity investor in MBJ Airports Limited, the company that manages Sangster International Airport, an award-winning tourism gateway to Jamaica and the busiest airport in the country.

The outside of the Sangster International Airport, with a large "I (heart) Montego Bay" sign outside the entrance.

An aerial shot of the Montego Bay airport in Jamaica.

A terminal check-in gate with lots of travelers.

A large art installation over an airport bar in Montego Bay Airport.

Expanded Routes and Infrastructure

Through a technical services agreement, Vantage led many projects to improve the passenger experience at MBJ, from managing the financial transition to private management to leading the construction of expanded airport facilities.

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The Gateway to Jamaica

Named the Caribbean’s leading airport for 15 consecutive years, MBJ is a source of local pride and an important economic contributor.

5.3M

Total passengers in 2023

60

International destinations served

7500

Jamaicans employed at MBJ

$400M

Contribution to the Jamaican economy in the 20 years since privatization

Anatomy of an Airport Transformation

Vantage’s expertise in airport development and operation helped transform MBJ into an award-winning airport.

Transition from public to private investment and management

Vantage and its partners managed all aspects of the transition from public operation to private management of the airport by MBJ Airports.

Essential infrastructure upgrades

Vantage led all phases of financing, project management, and construction of the airport’s runway overlay, a new airfield emergency fire hall, an aircraft refueling system, and an additional 18 passenger loading bridges.

Guest experience enhancements

Commercial space for shopping, restaurants, and amenities has expanded by 158% at the airport, and grown to include the Caribbean’s first walk-through duty free boutique and an immersive Jamaican-inspired retail and food & beverage experience.

New airlines and services

Working with partners, MBJ significantly diversified its airline relationships and international destinations to maximize year-round tourism.

This upgrade to Automated Border Control Systems will not only reduce passenger queuing but also lay the foundation for a future-ready airport that can accommodate the growing demands of air travel. The implementation of these technological advancements represents a significant leap forward in our ongoing efforts to redefine the passenger experience.

Shane Munroe

CEO, MBJ Airports Limited

An overhead view of an airport terminal in a tropical location, with a couple airplanes lined up at gates.

The Power to Do Good

As part of Jamaica’s climate change initiative, an array of rooftop solar panels were installed on the airport’s main departure terminal of Sangster, generating 1 megawatt of electricity and reducing the airport’s reliance on the energy grid.

This effort earned MBJ Level 2 Accreditation from Airports Council international’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program for a reduction in carbon emissions in 2023.

Explore Vantage’s 2023 ESG Report