Corozal Airport (MZCZ)
Medium airport · Corozal, Corozal District, Belize
Airport data
| Name | Corozal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | MZCZ |
| IATA | CZH |
| Elevation | 40 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°22'56" W 88°24'43" 18.38220, -88.41190 |
| Location | Corozal, Corozal District, Belize |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,198 ft (670 m) | 48 ft | Asphalt | No |
Corozal Airport at a glance
Corozal Airport is a medium airport in Corozal, Corozal District, Belize, known to airline systems as CZH. The field elevation of 40 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MZCZ 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 2,198 ft (670 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MZCZ 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 Corozal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chetumal International Airport | MMCM | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Sartaneja Airport | MZSJ | 30 km (16 NM) |
| John Greif II Airport | MZSP | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Caye Caulker Airport | MZCK | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Caye Chapel Airport | MZCP | 87 km (47 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Corozal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 40 ft field elevation of Corozal 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 Corozal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Corozal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Corozal Airport is MZCZ, and its IATA code is CZH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Corozal Airport above sea level?
Corozal Airport sits at an elevation of 40 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Corozal Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.3822, -88.4119 — in Corozal, Corozal District, Belize, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chetumal International Airport, about 16 km away.
Does MZCZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MZCZ 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 Corozal Airport?
Corozal Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 2,198 ft (670 m) with a Asphalt surface.