The air traffic controllers at the KATC coordinate the movement of ALL aircraft in and thru Jamaica’s FIR and with adjoining FIR. The three (3) radar stations multiple ground to air radio sites are interconnected using a dedicated Microwave Link starts at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston and ends at the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay transporting voice and data for all sites. Communication with adjoining FIR is achieved using VSAT Satellite earth station and dedicated leased lines from Cable & Wireless.

These systems are maintained by AEROTEL ensuring safe passage through and in Jamaica’s FIR.

AEROTEL provides Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN) services for all its clients locally and via the FAA internationally. The AFTN is used to transport and deliver messages pertaining to Aircraft movement and safety such as flight plans and weather data.

AEROTEL and ARINC in partnership provide the ACARS (Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System) service to airlines traversing Jamaica’s FIR. This service is used by airlines to receive and send digital operational updates.