Jamaica’s two major international airports, Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay and Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston, are bracing for potential closure within 24 hours if the current hurricane watch escalates to a hurricane warning. Transport Minister Daryl Vaz clarified this during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Thursday, emphasizing that the decision hinges on official advisories from the Meteorological Office. While both airports remain operational for now, their closure would depend on the storm’s trajectory and proximity to their coastal locations. The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) has already activated emergency protocols, with MBJ Airports Limited and PACKAL implementing pre-hurricane measures such as drainage clearing, generator testing, and securing assets. Vaz assured the public that reopening would be expedited once safety is confirmed, with updates disseminated through official channels, social media, and airline coordination.