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Small airport

Manatee Airport

IATA MZEICAO MZE
Coordinates
17.2785°N, 89.0238°W
Elevation
343 ft (105 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BZ-CY
Time zone
Belize(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
1° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:07
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
18:35
Civil dusk
18:58

About 13h 4m 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 Manatee Airport

Manatee Airport is a public use airport serving the rural community of Spanish Lookout, Cayo District, Belize.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 274,070 ft / 1,241 mChipsealUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Manatee Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Manatee Airport?

Manatee Airport uses the IATA code MZE.

Where is Manatee Airport located?

Manatee Airport is small airport located in Belize, at an elevation of 343 ft (105 m).

How many runways does Manatee Airport have?

Manatee Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,070 ft / 1,241 m.

What time zone is Manatee Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Manatee Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Manatee Airport is approximately 1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Manatee Airport?

The nearest airport to Manatee Airport is Matthew Spain Airport (SQS), about 5.6 nm to the s, followed by San Ignacio Town (Maya Flats) Airstrip and Hector Silva Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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