The Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) which forms part of the Air Navigation Services Division of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority ensures the flow of information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of international and national air navigation within the Kingston FIR. It consists of an AIS Headquarters, International NOTAM Office (NOF) and an AIS aerodrome unit.

The AIS is responsible for the collection and dissemination of aeronautical information to flight operations personnel and services responsible for flight information services, locally and overseas. The aeronautical information is provided in the form of the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package which includes the following:

Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPS)

Checklists and summaries.

The aerodrome unit is also responsible for flight planning and the provision of pre-flight information to aircraft operators. Flight plans may be filed in person or faxed to the unit. The AIS units can be found at the following locations:

AIS Aerodrome Unit

Location: General Aviation Centre
Norman Manley International Airport Jamaica

Telephone: (876) 932-7193
Fax: (876) 924-8112
Email: nmiaais@jcaa.gov.jm

Hours of Operation:
Daily 1200 UTC - 0400 UTC (7:00 AM - 11:00 pm)

AIS HEADQUARTERS / INTERNATIONAL NOTAM OFFICE

Location: 4 Winchester Road Kingston 10 Jamaica

Telephone: (876) 929-3552
Fax: (876) 920-3144 / 920-0194
Email: aisjamaica@jcaa.gov.jm

Hours of Operation:
Mondays -Thursdays
1330 UTC - 2200 UTC (8:30 - 5:00 pm local)

Fridays
1330 UTC - 2100 UTC (8:30 - 4:00 pm local)

The AIS Headquarters is solely responsible for the production and dissemination of all AIS publications. Persons who wish to obtain a copy of the AIP/Jamaica and other AIS publications should fill out the form below and return with cheque to the Aeronautical Information Service at the above address.