Your voice has been heard on building a brighter future for the Airports of the Cayman Islands! The Cayman Islands Airports Authority has now completed the 20-year long-term, sustainable development planning of Owen Roberts International Airport on Grand Cayman, Charles Kirkconnell International Airport on Cayman Brac and Edward Bodden Airfield on Little Cayman.
View the 2041 Airports Master Plan
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) invites the public to participate in the consultation process for three major projects outlined in the 2041 Airports Master Plan, each requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) under the provisions of the National Conservation Act (2013). This initiative sets the foundation for the long-term, sustainable development of Owen Roberts International Airport on Grand Cayman, Edward Bodden Airfield on Little Cayman and Charles Kirkconnell International Airport on Cayman Brac.
To ensure these projects align with environmental sustainability and community interests, the CIAA, in partnership with the Environmental Assessment Board (EAB), has developed draft Terms of Reference (ToR). These documents will guide the Environmental Impact Assessments for each project. The draft Terms of Reference currently open for public consultation in accordance with the EIA directive include:
Have Your Say: Public Consultation May 16th – June 6th, 2025
Residents are encouraged to review the draft ToR and share feedback during the 21-day consultation period, running from 16 May 2025 to 6 June 2025. The draft ToR documents are available for review:
Feedback can be submitted to the Department of Environment (DoE) in writing via email, direct mail, or by hand delivery. Additionally, public outreach meetings will be held on each island, providing an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and voice opinions.
Residents can meet with representatives from the CIAA, consultants Royal HaskoningDHV, and the EAB at the following sessions on each of the three islands, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.:
How It Works
The CIAA, in collaboration with the Environmental Assessment Board (EAB) and industry experts, has developed the draft ToR to establish guidelines for the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for all three projects. These EIAs will evaluate potential environmental, social, and economic effects of the proposed projects. The EAB is comprised of representatives from key government agencies, including the Department of Environment, Civil Aviation Authority Cayman Islands, Fire Service, Coast Guard, Hazard Management, National Roads Authority, Department of Planning, and Water Authority.
Residents can submit feedback through various channels:
Why Your Input Matters
“These projects will shape the future of Cayman’s airports for generations to come,” said CIAA CEO Albert Anderson. “We are committed to sustainable development that balances environmental responsibility with service excellence, and community input is essential to developing solutions that best serve the Cayman Islands now and in the future.”
Public feedback gathered during the consultation period will be used to refine the ToR, ensuring that community concerns and environmental safeguards are properly integrated into the assessments. Once finalised, the EIAs will be conducted, leading to the development of an Environmental Statement (ES) for each project. This ES will undergo an additional round of public consultation before final decisions are made on project implementation.
