Leg 13 MKJS - Montego Bay (Jamaica) to MTCA - Cayes (Haiti)
MKJS - Airport Info
;)
ICAO code: MKJS
Airport name: Sangster International
Location: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Useful information
Airport elevation: 4’
Time zone: ET (GMT -5)
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: 8735
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
VOR/DME Runway 7 (VOR name: SIA)
Montego Bay Info
Jamaica's second largest city, MONTEGO BAY nestles between the gently sloping Bogue, Kempshot and Salem hills, and extends some ten miles from the haunts of the suburban rich in Reading at its western edge to the plush villa developments and resort hotels of Ironshore and Rose Hall to the east. It's made up of two distinct parts: the main tourist strip Gloucester Avenue (rechristened by the marketing men as the "Hip Strip"), and the city proper, universally referred to as "downtown" – a split so sharp that most tourists never venture further than the dividing roundabout.
The "Hip Strip" wouldn't exist were it not for Montego Bay's prize asset: a dazzling bay with miles of
coral reef (now designated a marine park) and some beautiful beaches. Much of the coastline has been
snapped up by the hotels, but there are three main public beaches along the length of Gloucester Avenue,
all with showers, changing rooms, snack outlets and watersports concessions and a minimal entrance fee. If
you fancy a quieter day by the sea, you can head east of town to Ironshore, where the Caribbean Beach Park
(Tues–Thurs 9am–6pm, Fri–Sun 9am–8pm; J$100) has a pretty swathe of white sand that's usually more or less
deserted. There are changing facilities and showers, and a restaurant and bar; the huge grassy space out
front is often used for stageshows. Shared taxis run here from Gloucester Avenue (J$40).
MTCA - Airport Info
ICAO code: MTCA
Airport name: Les Cayes
Location: Les Cayes, Haiti
Useful information
Airport elevation: 98’
Time zone: ET (GMT -5)
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: 3345
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
NONE
Haiti Info
Haiti is a poverty-stricken land of urban overpopulation, denuded hillsides and a people suffering the wounds of civil strife and oppression. It is also a vibrant country of colourful art, fantastic music, cloud forests and an intensely spiritual people whose humour and passion are legendary.
The modern world's first black-led republic, it boasts a unique culture and an incredible artistic tradition. The language, dance and music of the Haitian people reflect a syncopation between the spiritual and material worlds that shouldn't be missed.
Vodou, long misunderstood, is a richly textured religion smuggled from Africa and hidden among the Catholic rituals of European missionaries. Haiti's colonial architecture, all gingerbread and plazas, is alive with the music of Africa. Its surprisingly fine cuisine, of Caribbean ingredients prepared according to classical French methods, attracts gourmets from the other side of the island. And, though human need has torn down much of Haiti's forests and jungles, there is still unspoiled nature that ecotourism can preserve. Haiti is not yet set up for the Club Med crowd, but the open-minded adventurer will find a country whose contradictions will linger in mind, heart and spirit.
Downloads
MKJS airport scenery - mb04.zip ( www.flightsim.com )
Landclass for Jamaica - jamaica_landclass.zip ( on Avsim.com )