how did ian fleming name on the airport in jamaica

It was named Ian Fleming International Airport in honor of Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, who lived and wrote at his Jamaican estate, Goldeneye. The airport in Boscobel, St. Mary, was renamed from Boscobel Aerodrome and officially opened under that name in 2011.

Why that name

• Fleming had a strong Jamaica connection through Goldeneye.
• The name was meant to leverage his global recognition and link the airport to the island’s tourism brand.
• The renaming was somewhat controversial because some locals felt a Jamaican figure should have been honored instead.

Quick note

If you meant a different airport in Jamaica, the one most commonly associated with Ian Fleming is the airport in Boscobel / Ocho Rios.