Drone Rules for Ken Jones Aerodrome
Ken Jones Aerodrome (MKKJ/POT) is a public aerodrome located near Port Antonio in Portland Parish, Jamaica. Although the aerodrome currently has limited aviation activity and no regular scheduled airline service, it remains an operational aerodrome under the Airports Authority of Jamaica.
Ken Jones Aerodrome (ICAO: MKKJ, IATA: POT) is a public aerodrome located approximately 10 km west of Port Antonio. The facility is owned and operated by the Airports Authority of Jamaica and remains listed as a public aerodrome despite limited commercial activity. The aerodrome serves general aviation, charter operations, and potential future aviation services.
Under Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) recreational unmanned aircraft regulations:
Unmanned aircraft shall not be operated within 16,500 feet (5,000 meters) of any aerodrome or rotorcraft-designated landing zones, such as helipads.
Additional JCAA requirements include:
Maximum altitude of 400 ft (122 m). Maximum operating distance of 500 m from the pilot. Aircraft must remain within visual line of sight. FPV-only operations are not permitted. Operations must remain clear of crowds and uninvolved persons. Commercial drone operations require JCAA authorization.
Drone pilots visiting Port Antonio, San San, Frenchman's Cove, Boston Bay, and surrounding coastal areas should verify their distance from Ken Jones Aerodrome before flight. Even where airline activity appears minimal, the aerodrome remains protected under Jamaican aviation regulations.