Jamaica airport Boscobel Aerodrome to be renamed in honour of Ian Fleming

Jamaica airport Boscobel Aerodrome to be renamed in honour of Ian Fleming ...

Jamaica opens third international airport named after Ian Fleming... Minister Bruce Golding yesterday officially opened the island's third international airport at Boscobel in St Mary. Named in honour of late British author and journalist Ian Fleming, who created James Bond, the Ian Fleming International Airport will primarily handle private jets with specialised service for scheduled charters. The former Boscobel Aerodrome has been significantly upgraded and boasts, among other things, a completely resurfaced and extended runway. It is expected to cater to the needs of high-end tourists and the general aviation market. Several government officials, representatives from the tourism sector, including chairman of Sandals Resorts Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, hotelier and former music mogul Chris Blackwell as well as members of the Fleming family were present to witness the opening. Here, Ian Fleming's niece Lucy Fleming and Prime Minister Bruce Golding unveil the plaque at the Ian Fleming International Airport yesterday. At right is Transport and Works Minister Mike Henry.

Ian Fleming International Airport

Prime Minister Bruce Golding (third right) cuts the ribbon to declare open the Ian Fleming airport, previously called the Boscobel Aerodrome, in St Mary on Wednesday. Sharing the moment are, from left, Mark Hart, chairman Airports Authority of Jamaica, Minister of Transport and Works Mike Henry, niece of Ian Fleming, Lucy Fleming, Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett and minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special

Jamaica is set to open its third international airport on January 12. Formerly known as the Boscobel Airstrip, the new Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) has been overhauled and expanded to accommodate private international aircraft, as well as small domestic planes. The airport is located just 10 minutes from the famed GoldenEye Hotel & Resort in Oracabessa, and tourism officials hope that the airport with offer jet-setters quick and easy access to resorts on the North Coast. It will become the island’s main port of entry for private jets entering Jamaica and may in the future support domestic shuttle service to other parts of the island.

The airport is named for author Ian Fleming, who penned all 14 James Bond novels in his home at GoldenEye and played host to the international glitterati of the 50s and 60s. The airport’s opening will be officiated by the island’s Prime Minister Bruce Golding and will be attended by current GoldenEye owner and founder of Island Records, Chris Blackwell.