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POT Ken Jones Aerodrome
Ken Jones Aerodrome (IATA: POT, ICAO:MKKJ) is located in the the city of Port Antonio, Jamaica.

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IATA Code

POT

ICAO Code

MKKJ

Name

Ken Jones Aerodrome

Type

Country / Region

Jamaica (JM)

City

Port Antonio

Latitude

18.1987991

Longitude

-76.5345001

Time Zone

UTC-05:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Ken Jones Aerodrome（POT / MKKJ） · Port Antonio, Jamaica

Ken Jones Aerodrome is a small regional aerodrome serving Port Antonio and the eastern coastal area of Jamaica. Its logistics role should be assessed as a local or special-purpose access point rather than as a conventional international cargo gateway. The supplied airport record identifies the facility at 18.1987991, -76.5345001, in the UTC-05:00 time zone, with no recorded air or express cargo count in that record. Our service team therefore recommends confirming aircraft acceptance, operating windows, customs arrangements and ground handling before any shipment is routed directly to the aerodrome.

Key Highlights

Regional access point

Best suited to locally coordinated aviation movements, charter activity or special consignments when direct acceptance is confirmed.

Limited cargo certainty

The supplied record shows air_num: 0 and exp_num: 0; these fields should not be treated as proof of current operational availability without a carrier or airport confirmation.

Gateway planning required

International shipments may need to move through a Jamaican gateway with confirmed customs, cargo-handling and airline connectivity before onward surface delivery.

Low-frequency risk

Irregular operating patterns, aircraft restrictions and limited handling resources can affect uplift, storage and recovery planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Acceptance and handling: Cargo acceptance, build-up, breakdown, weighing and documentation support must be confirmed with the nominated operator before booking.
Storage: Do not assume the availability of a public cargo terminal, bonded storage, cold room or long-dwell facility. Our service team will verify whether storage is available for the specific movement.
Perishables and temperature-sensitive cargo: Pre-arranged transfer equipment and minimum-connect-time handling are essential because local temperature-controlled infrastructure should not be presumed.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the aircraft operator, handling agent, package limits and current dangerous-goods procedures. Advance approval is required for any DG shipment.
Customs interface: Confirm whether import, export or transit customs formalities can be completed at the aerodrome. If not, plan clearance at the selected Jamaican gateway and arrange compliant onward movement.

Facility capability, operating hours and cargo acceptance are operational variables at this regional aerodrome. Our service team will obtain written confirmation before issuing final routing or delivery instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

International origin: Cargo is generally planned first to a Jamaican airport and handling point with confirmed international airline, customs and freight-forwarding capability, followed by surface or specially arranged aviation transport to Port Antonio where feasible.
Regional movements: Caribbean connectivity may require an interline, charter or multi-leg arrangement. Direct service, aircraft type and acceptance must be checked shipment by shipment.
Time drivers: The main variables are uplift availability, consolidation frequency, customs inspection, weather, aircraft performance limitations, road transfer conditions and the availability of an approved local handler.
Transit commitment: Our service team will provide a planned connection window only after the operating carrier, handling agent and customs route have confirmed the shipment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area

Port Antonio and nearby communities in eastern Jamaica form the practical local catchment, subject to road access and consignee delivery requirements.

Likely shipment profiles

Potential demand may include urgent commercial parts, hotel and tourism supplies, project materials, personal effects and time-sensitive local replenishment cargo.

Agricultural considerations

Agricultural or food products require advance checks for packaging, phytosanitary documentation, inspection, temperature control and import restrictions.

Final-mile planning

For oversized, fragile or high-value cargo, our team will verify vehicle access, delivery appointment requirements, security controls and unloading equipment.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: A public cargo cut-off should not be assumed. Submit the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and required service date early enough for operator confirmation.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals and valuables require commodity-specific pre-approval, compliant packing and supporting declarations.
Customs and inspection: Ensure the consignee, importer of record, tariff description, origin data and any permits are consistent across the air waybill and commercial documents. Customs or agriculture inspection can interrupt a tight connection.
Delivery release: Confirm who is authorized to collect the shipment, where release occurs, what identification is required and whether storage charges or demurrage may apply under the selected handling arrangement.

Shipping Tips

Ask our service team to validate the complete routing, nominated carrier, aircraft suitability, handling agent and customs point before cargo is delivered to the origin warehouse.
Use export-grade packaging with clear piece marks, accurate dimensions and gross weight. For irregular or heavy pieces, provide loading and unloading instructions in advance.
For temperature-sensitive, perishable or high-value cargo, agree the protection plan, transfer responsibility, monitoring method and contingency gateway before booking.
Keep a confirmed alternative through a Jamaican gateway with established cargo infrastructure, particularly when the shipment is urgent or cannot tolerate an additional handling delay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ken Jones Aerodrome receive ordinary international air cargo directly?

Direct acceptance should not be presumed. Our service team will confirm the current operating carrier, cargo handler, customs process and aircraft capability. If those conditions are not available, we will propose a confirmed Jamaican gateway and onward delivery plan.

Is there a fixed cargo cut-off time?

A fixed public cut-off is not assumed for this regional aerodrome. The effective cut-off depends on the specific operator, aircraft movement, handling arrangement and customs requirements, so it must be obtained before dispatch.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be booked?

Only after carrier and handler approval. The shipper must provide the correct classification, packing, labels, shipper's declaration where required and battery information applicable to the commodity. Acceptance remains subject to the operating aircraft and current procedures.

How should chilled food or pharmaceutical cargo be routed?

Request a pre-alert and written temperature-control plan. Our team will check cold-storage availability, transfer times, monitoring requirements, customs inspection exposure and a practical alternative gateway before accepting the shipment.

What documents are normally needed for an export booking?

Prepare the air waybill data, commercial invoice, packing list, accurate piece and weight details, shipper and consignee information, commodity description, permits and any regulated-cargo declarations. Exact requirements vary by commodity and routing.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, address, time zone and supplied air/express cargo fields are reproduced from the airport data record provided for this page. Operational statements are intentionally limited to planning guidance and require confirmation from the nominated carrier, handler, customs authority and other responsible parties before execution.

For independent verification of aviation regulatory and identifier information, consult jcaa.gov.jm, icao.int and iata.org. These sources do not constitute confirmation that a particular flight, cargo facility, handling service or customs function is currently available at Ken Jones Aerodrome.