Placencia Airport (IATA: PLD, ICAO: MZPE) is a public use airport serving the village of Placencia in the Stann Creek District of Belize. The airport is situated a few kilometres north of Placencia’s town centre, near the Caribbean coast.
Facilities
- Runway: The airport has a single runway designated 09/27. The runway surface is paved and its length is approximately 1,200 metres (3,937 ft).
- Elevation: The field elevation is about 13 feet (4 m) above mean sea level.
Operations
Placencia Airport handles primarily domestic charter flights and seasonal scheduled services that connect the village with larger hubs such as Belize City’s Philip S. Goldson International Airport. The airport’s traffic is largely tourism‑related, providing access to the nearby beach resorts and marine activities.
Ownership and Management
The airport is owned and operated by the Government of Belize through the Belize Department of Civil Aviation.
Transportation links
Ground transportation to and from the airport includes taxis, private shuttles, and rental vehicles, which provide connections to Placencia’s hotel district and surrounding attractions.
References
Information on Placencia Airport’s codes, location, and runway specifications is documented in international aviation directories and the Belize Department of Civil Aviation publications.
