International hub · Belize City, Belize

Belize City/Philip S W Goldson International

MZBZBZE
Elevation
15 ft
Coordinates
17°32′N 88°18′W
Local time
America/Belize

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Field information

MZBZ runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Belize City/Philip S W Goldson International (MZBZ/BZE) has one runway, 07/25, 9,678 ft (2,950 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 1200-0200Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at MZBZ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Belize

  • Country

    Belize

    BZ

  • Municipality

    Belize City

  • Elevation

    15 ft

  • Position

    17.5400, -88.3036

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    1200-0200Z

Runways · MZBZ

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
07/259,678 ft (2,950 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at MZBZ.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Belize City/Philip S W Goldson International (MZBZ / BZE) in Belize City, Belize, through one 24/7 OCC desk. MZBZ is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at MZBZ

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Belize

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Belize. Applicable permit lead times for Belize are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Belize are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at MZBZ

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at MZBZ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at MZBZ

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at MZBZ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to MZBZ

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for MZBZ: 17° 32′ 24″ N 88° 18′ 13″ W; elevation 15 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Belize City

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Belize City. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at MZBZ.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at MZBZ

    Support for freighter operations into MZBZ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where MZBZ sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Belize City/Philip S W Goldson International — one desk for the whole trip.

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