Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CKIA) on Cayman Brac,

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (18 October 2024) The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA), which operates the Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) on Grand Cayman and the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CKIA) on Cayman Brac, is pleased to announce upcoming renovations at CKIA that will enhance the passenger experience and operational efficiency. These improvements will focus on upgrading the Airport’s passenger and cabin baggage security screening checkpoint area and the administrative offices over the next few weeks.

The passenger and cabin baggage security screening checkpoint area will undergo a comprehensive redesign aimed at improving the overall flow of passengers and enhancing safety. These changes will address the current challenges, including congestion and delays, and create a smoother, more efficient screening process, ultimately reducing bottlenecks during peak travel times.

New state-of-the-art advanced security screening equipment, including Walk-Through Metal Detector (WTMD) and X-ray machine, will be installed. The renovation works in the security checkpoint area will also include new flooring installation, fresh painting of the area and replacement of the existing drop ceiling.

In addition to the passenger and cabin baggage security screening checkpoint area enhancements, the administrative offices at CKIA will undergo renovations and redesigns to optimise the working environment for Airport staff. These improvements will involve reconfiguring office space and updating the aesthetics to create a more modern and efficient workspace.

Works in the administrative offices will also include removal of a wall and construction of a new one, new flooring installation, fresh painting of the area and replacement of the existing drop ceiling.

Works will commence 28 October 2024 and are expected to take three months to complete.

The CIAA is committed to ensuring that these upgrades cause minimal disruption to airport operations and appreciates the traveling public’s understanding as these necessary upgrades take place.

Travelers are reminded that the recommended check in time is no later than one hour prior to departure for domestic jet flights and no later than 30 minutes for domestic express flights. However, for the duration of this project, it is suggested to add 30 minutes to those times, which will help to minimise any potential delays at the passenger and cabin baggage security checkpoint on departure due to these works being conducted at Charles Kirkconnell International Airport.