Updated: January 13, 2026
Belize North America

Belize City Airport (BZE)

Belize City Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport averages 93 flights per day to 26 destinations, with 0 domestic and 26 international routes. A total of 14 airlines operate at BZE, led by Tropic Air. This airport provides direct service to 5 countries across one continent, with the United States representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Belize City connects to Seattle, with a typical flight time of 5 hrs 40 mins.

IATA
BZE
ICAO
MZBZ
Elevation
15 ft (5 m) MSL
Local Time
America/Belize (UTC-06:00)
Destinations
26 (0 domestic · 26 international)
Flights per day
93 (0 domestic · 93 international)
Busiest Route
San Pedro Town (27/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Seattle 5 hrs 40 mins
Shortest Flight
Roatan Island 50 mins
Top Airline
Tropic Air (8 routes)
Top Country
United States (13 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,701 ft / 2,957 m

Weather in Belize City

26 Destinations from Belize City Airport (BZE)

This week, 26 active routes depart from Belize City International Airport. The busiest route connects Belize City with San Pedro Town and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Seattle, and the shortest flight is to Roatan Island.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
27 San Pedro Town BZE → — Maya Island Air, Tropic Air2
24 Plasensiya BZE → — Maya Island Air, Tropic Air2
14 Dangriga BZE → — Maya Island Air, Tropic Air2
9 Kay-Kolker BZE → — Tropic Air1
3 Punta-Gorda BZE → — Tropic Air1
2 Houston (IAH) BZE → IAH
2 hrs 50 mins
 United Airlines1
2 Atlanta BZE → ATL
2 hrs 55 mins
 Delta Air Lines1
2 Miami BZE → MIA
2 hrs 45 mins
 American Airlines1
1 Dallas-Fort Worth BZE → DFW
3 hrs 30 mins
 American Airlines1
1 Los Angeles BZE → LAX
4 hrs 35 mins
 Alaska Airlines1
1 Cancún BZE → CUN
1 hr 5 mins
 Tropic Air1
1 Houston (HOU) BZE → HOU
2 hrs 50 mins
 Southwest Airlines1
6/week Charlotte BZE → CLT
3 hrs 15 mins
 American Airlines1
5/week Roatan Island BZE → RTB
50 mins
 Tropic Air1
4/week Chicago BZE → ORD
4 hrs 10 mins
 Libyan Airlines, United Airlines2
4/week Denver BZE → DEN
4 hrs 25 mins
 Southwest Airlines, United Airlines2
4/week Toronto BZE → YYZ
4 hrs 15 mins
 Air Canada, WestJet2
3/week Calgary BZE → YYC
5 hrs 30 mins
 WestJet1
3/week Fort Lauderdale BZE → FLL
2 hrs 40 mins
 Spirit Airlines1
3/week La Mesa BZE → SAP
50 mins
 Tropic Air1
3/week Minneapolis BZE → MSP
4 hrs 40 mins
 Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines2
3/week New York BZE → JFK
3 hrs 55 mins
 JetBlue Airways1
3/week Newark BZE → EWR
4 hrs 25 mins
 United Airlines1
3/week Seattle BZE → SEA
5 hrs 40 mins
 Alaska Airlines1
2/week Tocumen BZE → PTY
2 hrs 35 mins
 Copa Airlines1
1/week Montreal BZE → YUL
4 hrs 30 mins
 Air Canada1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Belize City International Airport is served by 14 airlines, with Tropic Air in the lead at 24% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 45% of routes. 5 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 14 airlines operate international routes, compared with 0 serving domestic routes. Alaska Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Seattle with a flight time of 5 hrs 40 mins.

  • Tropic Air8 routes
  • United Airlines4 routes
  • Maya Island Air3 routes
  • American Airlines3 routes
  • Delta Air Lines2 routes
  • Alaska Airlines2 routes
  • Southwest Airlines2 routes
  • Air Canada2 routes
  • WestJet2 routes
  • Libyan Airlines1 route
  • Spirit Airlines1 route
  • Sun Country Airlines1 route
  • JetBlue Airways1 route
  • Copa Airlines1 route

Belize City International Airport provides direct service to 5 countries across one continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international, with Toronto, Canada serving as the primary international destination.

  • United States13/day
  • Canada1/day
  • Mexico1/day
  • Honduras1/day
  • Panama2/week

Global Rankings of Belize City Airport (BZE)

This snapshot shows how Belize City Airport (BZE) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Belize City Airport (BZE)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
07 9,701 ft · 2,957 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt
25 9,701 ft · 2,957 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt

45 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,701 ft / 2,957 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Belize City International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing 777-200LR 9,744 ft · 2,970 m 5,610 ft · 1,710 m
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 2,953 ft · 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 8,530 ft · 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 9,843 ft · 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 5,577 ft · 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft · 3,000 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m