KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) has commenced post-hurricane assessments, which will transition into restoration activities and a possible phased reopening of the airport.

In a release on Wednesday, the operators, PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), shared that, “All critical systems, infrastructure and facilities must be thoroughly inspected and cleared for safe operations. The ability of critical stakeholders to get to the airport safely and on time must also be considered.”

“During this time, the airport remains temporarily closed and passengers should not travel to NMIA until PACKAL has advised the date and time to have operations resumed,” the statement said.

PACKAL said that upon completion of the assessment, they will prioritise any critical repairs or maintenance needs that support the safe and prompt reopening of the airport.

Passengers are reminded not to go to the airport during the closure, to confirm their flight status with their airlines before travelling to the airport when the airport reopens, to contact their airline directly for rebooking or rescheduling assistance, and to check the NMIA social media channels regularly for reopening updates.