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Small airport

Melinda Airport

IATA MDBICAO BZ-MDB🇧🇿 Hope Creek
Coordinates
16.9984°N, 88.3182°W
Elevation
101 ft (31 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BZ-SC
Time zone
Belize(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:04
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
18:31
Civil dusk
18:55

About 13h 3m 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 Melinda Airport

Melinda Airport is an airstrip just east of Hope Creek, a village in the Stann Creek District of Belize. The gravel runway is on the south edge of the Melinda Forest Reserve, and just off the Hummingbird Highway.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Melinda Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Melinda Airport?

Melinda Airport uses the IATA code MDB.

Where is Melinda Airport located?

Melinda Airport is small airport located in Hope Creek, Belize, at an elevation of 101 ft (31 m).

What time zone is Melinda Airport in?

Melinda Airport is in the America/Belize time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Melinda Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Melinda Airport is approximately 1.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Melinda Airport?

The nearest airport to Melinda Airport is Dangriga Airport (DGA), about 5.1 nm to the e, followed by Silver Creek Airport and Placencia Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Melinda Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.