Sartaneja Airport (MZSJ)
Medium airport · Sartaneja, Corozal District, Belize
Airport data
| Name | Sartaneja Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BZ-SJX |
| IATA | SJX |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°21'22" W 88°7'51" 18.35610, -88.13080 |
| Location | Sartaneja, Corozal District, Belize |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,510 ft (765 m) | 48 ft | — | No |
Sartaneja Airport at a glance
Sartaneja Airport is a medium airport in Sartaneja, Corozal District, Belize, known to airline systems as SJX. The field elevation of 3 ft (1 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at MZSJ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 2,510 ft (765 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for MZSJ 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 Sartaneja 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 | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Corozal Airport | MZCZ | 30 km (16 NM) |
| John Greif II Airport | MZSP | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Caye Caulker Airport | MZCK | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Caye Chapel Airport | MZCP | 75 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sartaneja Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3 ft field elevation of Sartaneja 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 Sartaneja Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sartaneja Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sartaneja Airport is BZ-SJX, and its IATA code is SJX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sartaneja Airport above sea level?
Sartaneja Airport sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sartaneja Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.3561, -88.1308 — in Sartaneja, Corozal District, Belize, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chetumal International Airport, about 27 km away.
Does MZSJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for MZSJ 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 Sartaneja Airport?
Sartaneja Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 2,510 ft (765 m).