About Us
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation
was established on the 5th October 2001 by an amendment to the Public
Corporations Act (1988) with the mandate to administer, operate, maintain
and develop the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. It is responsible
for all non-regulatory functions of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport.
Mission Statement
“To provide an airport that is safe,efficient,financially
viable and user friendly while providing a quality service that meets
and exceeds all required International standards.”
Vision Statement
"To be the leading airport within the region
through operational effciency and the provision of quality customer
care"
Core Values
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Safety
• Service
• Shared Purpose
• Partnership
• Stewardship of Resources
Brief History of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport
The first airport facilities at the location were established
in 1941 and named the Atkinson Aerodrome; after Maj. Eric Atkinson,
the first commandant of the air base. In 1945 the airport was made a
commercial one. In 1965 and 1968 additions were made to the airport
facilities and on the 1st May 1969 the Atkinson Aerodrome was renamed
the Timehri International Airport. Timehri is a Carib word
for rock motifs located deep in the Guyana hinterland and pre-dating
the arrival of Europeans in the New World. The legal regulations for
the airport were established under Chapter 52:01 of the Laws of Guyana.
In March 1997, following the passing of H.E. President
Dr. Cheddi Jagan, H.E. President Samuel Hinds decided to rename the
airport the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The proposition to rename
the airport was tabled in the Parliament (National Assembly) by the
Honourable Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Vibert De Souza who noted
that it would be a fitting tribute to a man who had spent his life committed
to the betterment of Amerindian people and fighting for the freedom
and unity of all Guyanese. A plaque bearing the new name was unveiled
on May 21st 1997 by the then Prime Minister, Janet Jagan.