Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (MZBZ)
Large airport · Belize City, Belize District, Belize
Airport data
| Name | Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MZBZ |
| IATA | BZE |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°32'24" W 88°18'13" 17.53995, -88.30356 |
| Location | Belize City, Belize District, Belize |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,678 ft (2950 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport at a glance
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is a large airport in Belize City, Belize District, Belize, known to airline systems as BZE. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MZBZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 9,678 ft (2950 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MZBZ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport | MZBE | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Caye Chapel Airport | MZCP | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Caye Caulker Airport | MZCK | 36 km (19 NM) |
| John Greif II Airport | MZSP | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Dangriga Airport | MZPB | 62 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 9 airports and airfields we list for Belize — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is MZBZ, and its IATA code is BZE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport above sea level?
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.5400, -88.3036 — in Belize City, Belize District, Belize, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport, about 12 km away.
Does MZBZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MZBZ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport?
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,678 ft (2950 m) with a ASP surface.