PAC Kingston Airports Limited (PACKAL) is set to begin construction on the expansion of the duty-free area at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) as it seeks to grow non-aeronautical revenue under a broader capital investment programme valued at US$45.8 million ($7.24 billion) for 2026.

This was revealed by its parent company Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (Pacific Airport Group or GAP) in its 2025 annual report (20-F filing). PACKAL has invested US$89.2 million into the expansion of NMIA over the last three years and will invest a total of US$85.2 million between 2026 and 2030 under its concession agreement. The latest expansion move will see the duty-free area expanded to accommodate additional commercial operators.

“By the end of 2025, Kingston Airport had finalised the design for the new food and beverage, retail, and duty-free areas. Construction works are scheduled to commence in 2026 and are expected to be completed in 2027, at which point the tender process for the commercial locations will be executed,” GAP stated in its report.

The duty-free area falls under non-aeronautical services revenue, which covers non-airline activities such as car rental companies, VIP lounges, travel agencies and ground transportation. PACKAL earned MXN$214.8 million (US$11.17 million) in non-aeronautical revenue during 2025. Its biggest clients were TM Traders Limited, which paid US$3.1 million, while Two Hampers and A Mule Limited and Island Car Rentals Limited paid US$0.7 million each.

PACKAL has been upgrading the facilities at NMIA since 2021 under its 2019 concession agreement. The airport operations company deployed US$49.9 million in 2025 to enhance the airport, with most of these funds going to runway end safety area and apron works (concrete slab replacement) for the tarmac. PACKAL currently expects to complete phase two of its solar farm and wastewater treatment plant in 2026. The airport is currently insured for US$265 million for property damage and business interruption.

“In 2025, PACKAL achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 2, marking measurable reductions in carbon emissions and reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. During the year, the airport reduced overall energy consumption by 25 per cent despite increased passenger traffic, managed a 15 per cent rise in burnable international waste through its incinerator team, and achieved a 4 per cent reduction in water use compared to the 2022–2024 average,” the report stated.

PACKAL earned a total of MXN$1.49 billion (US$77.58 million) in revenue during 2025, with MXN$973 million (US$50.59 million) in aeronautical revenue. JetBlue Airways Corporation was responsible for 25.4 per cent of aeronautical revenues in 2025.

NMIA processed 1.84 million passengers in 2025, making it the seventh busiest airport in the Caribbean region excluding Cuba. Although PACKAL’s earnings aren’t disaggregated in the annual report, it paid US$41.1 million in concession fees under its concession agreement, representing 53.22 per cent of its revenues. During the first quarter of 2026, PACKAL recorded a three per cent dip in total passengers to 415,500. NMIA’s passenger charge, or tariff, has increased from US$29.41 to US$38.18 for 2026.