BZE
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
Belize City · BelizeICAO MZBZ
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is an airport serving Belize City, Belize, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 17° 32' 20.8" N, 88° 18' 29.5" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level. With 14 direct destinations served by 7 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Belize (GMT-6).
Destinations
14
Airlines
7
Elevation ft
15/ 5m
America/Belize
GMT-6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BZE
ICAO Code
MZBZ
City
Belize City
Country
Belize
Elevation
15 ft
Local Time
10:26 AM (GMT-6)
Coordinates
Latitude:17.5391°
Longitude:-88.3082°
Popular Routes from BZE
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 1,299 mi | 3h 8m | medium-haul | 326 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 1,189 mi | 2h 55m | medium-haul | 298 kg | View |
| FRS | Flores, Guatemala | 112 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 46 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 767 mi | 1h 57m | short-haul | 315 kg | View |
| SPR | San Pedro, Belize | 34 mi | 0h 34m | short-haul | 14 kg | View |
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 1,134 mi | 2h 49m | medium-haul | 285 kg | View |
| CUN | Cancun, Mexico | 258 mi | 0h 59m | short-haul | 106 kg | View |
| EWR | Newark, United States | 1,804 mi | 4h 5m | medium-haul | 453 kg | View |
| IAH | Houston, United States | 965 mi | 2h 30m | medium-haul | 242 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 2,177 mi | 4h 47m | medium-haul | 547 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BZE
7 active airlines serving Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport.
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Midwest Airlines (Egypt)
MYEgypt
Regional Air Iceland
9NIceland
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Airport | SPR | San Pedro | Belize | 55 km |
| Chetumal International Airport | CTM | Chetumal | Mexico | 107 km |
| Mundo Maya International Airport | FRS | Flores | Guatemala | 180 km |
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 235 km |
| Utila Airport | UII | Utila | Honduras | 219 km |
| Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport | RTB | Roatan | Honduras | 233 km |
| Goloson International Airport | LCE | La Ceiba | Honduras | 252 km |
| La Laguna Airport | GJA | Guanaja | Honduras | 283 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 17° 32' 20.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 88° 18' 29.5" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 17.539101
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -88.308197
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Belize
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 10:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 15 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 5 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport?
The IATA code for Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is BZE, and its ICAO code is MZBZ. The airport is located in Belize City, Belize.
How many destinations can you fly to from BZE?
There are 14 direct destinations available from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City, Belize.
What airlines fly from BZE?
There are 7 airlines operating from BZE, including American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Delta Air Lines, Midwest Airlines (Egypt), Regional Air Iceland, and more.
What timezone is Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in?
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is in the America/Belize timezone (GMT-6). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport?
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level.
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