Ken Jones Airport, Jamaica – POT Port Antonio
The Ken Jones Airport, also known as the Ken Jones Aerodrome, is a public airport located within the vibrant city of Port Antonio, Jamaica. The airport, which has an IATA code of POT after Port Antonio, serves the city and its plethora of tourist resorts. Port Antonio is known for its major tourist attractions, such as The Rio Grande, DeMontevin Lodge, and Frenchman’s Cove Beach. The airport is located 20 feet above sea level, and is just 6 miles west of the city center.
Best Time to Visit
The Ken Jones Aerodrome has a single asphalt runway measuring 3,425 feet long. Its average passenger count is 8,546 as of 2001, most of whom are in the city to explore its secluded beaches. From the Ken Jones Airport, travelers will find it easy to explore the neighboring gems of Tower Isle, Mahoe Bay, and Port Maria with plenty of shuttle services right outside the main gates.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Near the Ken Jones Aerodrome Airport are the comfortable rooms offered by the Pearl Ocean Villa Vacation Rental. It’s just a five-minute drive from the airport, and it offers rooms perfect for extended stays. Facilities include the use of a kitchen and a private lounge. Rooms can accommodate big groups, and the mini bus service can help connect travelers to top attractions and to the airport. Alternative hotels close to POT Airport include the Trident Hotel and the Jamaica Palace Hotel, both located 25 minutes drive from the airport.
Another airport close by is the Norman Manley International Airport, which was formerly known among locals as the Palisadoes Airport in the neighboring city of Kingston.
