Permission to Levy Charges

Welcome to our streamlined process for obtaining permission to levy charges at Jamaican airports. Below is a step-by-step guide to assist airport operators through the application procedure:

1. Complete and Submit Application
2. Complete the Required Form: Ensure all sections are accurately completed to expedite processing.

Review the Airports (Economic Regulation) (Charges and Fees) Notice, 2003 for details of the application requirements.

1. Submit:

Once completed:

• Deliver or mail the form to:

The Director General

Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority

4 Winchester Road

Kingston 10,  Jamaica

OR

• Click here erlicensing@jcaa.gov.jm to submit the form online

2. Pay the Application Fee

Your submission is not complete without payment of the application fee. This fee covers the administrative costs associated with processing your application.

3. Grant of Permission to Levy Charges

The Approval Process:

Following the review and approval of applications, the JCAA attaches both mandatory and discretionary conditions to the Permission to Levy Charges. These conditions are designed to ensure compliance and fairness in the charging process.

4. Accountability through Annual Reports

Annual Reporting:

All permission holders are required to provide annual accounts and updates on airport charges.

Timely Updates: Keep the JCAA promptly informed of any changes or updates to your airport charges to ensure regulatory compliance.

This reporting helps maintain transparency and accountability within the aviation sector.

Need Further Assistance or Information?

Please reach out to our dedicated team at erlicensing@jcaa.gov.jm. We are here to support you through every step of the process, as we ensure a smooth regulatory experience.

Regulating with You in Mind – Putting our Stakeholders First

The JCAA regulates airports in a balanced manner, that is best suited to:

• promoting their efficient, economic, and profitable operation,
• creating an enabling environment for potential airport investors,
• encouraging investment in new facilities to meet user demand,
• ensuring that Jamaica’s airports are operated at standards that accord with best industry practices and international requirements

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At the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), we put our stakeholders first in everything we do. Our mission is to regulate airports in a manner that promotes efficiency, economic viability, and profitability while fostering an environment that encourages investment and meeting our users’ needs.

Why Choose JCAA Regulation?

Efficiency and Profitability: We strive to ensure that airports operate efficiently, profitably, and competitively, to maximize their potential for growth and success.

Investment Opportunities: By creating an enabling environment, we attract potential investors interested in contributing to the development of our airports.

Meeting User Demand: We encourage investment in new facilities to meet the ever-growing demands of passengers and cargo transportation.

International Standards: Our regulations are aligned with the best industry and international practices, to ensure that Jamaica’s airports operate at the highest standards.

Regulating Airport Conduct

Our regulatory focus also extends to airport operators’ conduct, in a wide range of activities. These are defined by the Act as “relevant activities” and include:

Aircraft Operations: We closely monitor landing, parking, and take-off activities to ensure safety and efficiency.

Aircraft Servicing: We oversee the servicing of aircraft, including the supply of fuel, as we guarantee quality and reliability.

Passenger and Cargo Handling: The JCAA regulates the handling of passengers’ baggage and cargo to maintain security and streamline operations.

*Excluded Activities: Certain activities, such as motor vehicle parking and passenger refreshment services, are excluded from our regulatory scope.

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The JCAA: Your Partner in Ensuring Fair Practices

 

The JCAA is committed to transparency, fairness, and the highest standards of regulation.

Section 14 of the Act empowers the JCAA to investigate and impose discretionary conditions to correct any conduct by airport operators that may be deemed unfair or discriminatory. By doing so, the JCAA promotes:

Non-Discrimination: We ensure that airport operators do not unreasonably discriminate against any class of users or exploit their bargaining position unfairly.

Fair Pricing: Charges levied by airport operators are scrutinized to prevent unduly low pricing that may harm other airports or users.

Take Action with Confidence

Are you ready to partner with us for efficient, fair, and reliable airport regulation? Contact us now at erlicensing@jcaa.gov.jm to learn more about how we can support your airport operations and investment endeavours. Your success is our success!