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BZE — Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
BZE is the IATA code for Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport, an airport serving Belize City, Belize. Its ICAO code is MZBZ, and it operates in the America/Belize time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 17.5391, -88.3082 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).
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About Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is an international airport that serves the nation of Belize's largest city, Belize City along the eastern coast of Central America. It was named after politician Philip S. W. Goldson, who died in 2001. The airport is at an elevation of 5 m (16 ft), which means both the airport and the entirety of Belize City are at risk of serious flooding due to its low elevation and coastal location. For this reason, Belize's capital has been moved to Belmopan, but the airport remains the largest and busiest in the country. With stable passenger growth, Philip S.
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Airport information
| IATA code | BZE |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | MZBZ |
| Airport name | Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport |
| City | Belize City |
| Country | Belize |
| Time zone | America/Belize (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 17.5391 |
| Longitude | -88.3082 |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,678 ft (2,950 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport?
The IATA code for Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is BZE.
What is the ICAO code for Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport?
The ICAO code for Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport is MZBZ.
Where is BZE airport located?
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is located in Belize City, Belize.
What time zone is BZE in?
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport operates in the America/Belize time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to BZE?
The nearest airport to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is San Pedro Airport (SPR) in San Pedro, about 55 km away.
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