<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History John A. Osborne Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">Gerald's passenger terminal was dedicated in February 2005 by Anne, Princess Royal and the facility was formally opened on 11 July 2005.</p>
<p class="blog-para">It features a 600-metre runway, a restaurant, modern air traffic control technology, and immigration facilities. It is the only airport in the Caribbean with a public tunnel under its runway. The total cost of construction was approximately US$18.5 million.</p>
<p class="blog-para">The completion of John A. Osborne Airport allowed for the resumption of regular commercial airline service to Montserrat for the first time since 1997, when W. H. Bramble Airport, which had been the island's only aviation gateway, was destroyed by an eruption of the nearby Soufri&egrave;re Hills volcano. Between 1997 and 2005, Montserrat had been accessible only by helicopters, boats and seaplanes.</p>
<p class="blog-para">The airport's name was changed in July 2008 to honour John Osborne, long-standing Chief Minister of Montserrat.</p>
<p class="blog-para">The airline FlyMontserrat has its headquarters on the airport property.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Overview of Department</h2>
<p class="blog-para">John A Osborne Airport formerly Gerald&rsquo;s Airport was dedicated in February 2005 by Princess Anne and the facility was formally opened on 11 July 2005.</p>
<p class="blog-para">It has been the life line of air access for Montserrat since the devastation of the Bramble Airport by an eruption of the nearby Soufriere Hills Volcano. It was designed to facilitate mostly the twin otter aircraft. It is the only airport in the Caribbean with a public tunnel under its runway. The airport has to abide by regional and international regulations to remain open, compliant and function as a safe and reliable airport facility. The John A Osborne Airport plays a vital role as it relates to access to Montserrat.</p>
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<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Services</h2>
<p class="blog-para">Air Traffic Control:- A service provided by ground-based Air Traffic Controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and through controlled airspace for the purpose of preventing collisions, expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic,</p>
<p class="blog-para">and providing information and other support for pilots.Aeronautical Information Services: - A service established to ensure the flow of aeronautical data and information necessary for the safety, regularity, and efficiency of International Air Navigation.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Aeronautical Meteorological Services: - Provides routine meteorological reports &ndash; aviation-critical weather information necessary for ensuring efficient flight operations and aviation safety.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Security: - Provide screening and searching of passengers, staff and customers to ensure a safe environment for all facility users.</p>
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<li class="ol-style">24 Hour Security</li>
<li class="ol-style">24 Hour CCTV Surveillance and Footage storage availability.</li>
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<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<p class="blog-para"><strong> On average, how many flights depart from John A. Osborne Airport (MNI) each day?</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">On average, John A. Osborne Airport (MNI) has 1 departure flight(s) each day.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>What is the earliest departure flight from John A. Osborne Airport (MNI)?</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">The earliest flight is WM3424, which departs for St. John's at 17:10. If you wish to take this flight, we recommend you stay at a hotel near the airport on the night before departure.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>What is the latest departure flight from John A. Osborne Airport (MNI)? </strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">The latest flight is WM3424, which departs for St. John's at 17:10. If you wish to take this flight, please check the operating time for the latest airport transfer, train, or any other transportation you may take to get to the airport.</p>
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