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Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport

IATA BZEICAO MZBZ🇧🇿 Belize City
Coordinates
17.5400°N, 88.3036°W
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
BZ-BZ
Time zone
Belize(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:03
Sunrise
05:27
Sunset
18:32
Civil dusk
18:56

About 13h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport

Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport

Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is an international airport that serves the nation of Belize's largest city, Belize City along the eastern coast of Central America. It was named after politician Philip S. W. Goldson, who died in 2001. The airport is at an elevation of 5 m (16 ft), which means both the airport and the entirety of Belize City are at risk of serious flooding due to its low elevation and coastal location. For this reason, Belize's capital has been moved to Belmopan, but the airport remains the largest and busiest in the country. With stable passenger growth, Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is currently the fifth busiest airport in Central America. Belize Airport covers 457 acres of land and has one runway.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

MZBZ

Live departures & arrivals

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 259,678 ft / 2,950 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPBELIZE APP121.000 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDOBELIZE RDO126.900 MHz
TWRBELIZE TWR118.000 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Air freightLogistic documentationTransportation

The airport is undergoing expansion projects and has recently achieved historic certification.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (20)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport?

The ICAO code for Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is MZBZ, and its IATA code is BZE.

Where is Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport located?

Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is large airport located in Belize City, Belize, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport have?

Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,678 ft / 2,950 m.

Which airlines fly to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport include American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Delta Air Lines, Midwest Airlines (Egypt), Regional Air Iceland, US Airways, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport?

Historical data lists 20 nonstop destinations from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in?

Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is in the America/Belize time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is approximately 1.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport?

The nearest airport to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport (TZA), about 6.3 nm to the ese, followed by Caye Chapel Airport and Caye Caulker Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.