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BZE Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (IATA: BZE, ICAO:MZBZ) is located in the the city of Belize City, Belize. Phone Number :+501225-2045

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IATA Code

BZE

ICAO Code

MZBZ

Name

Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Belize (BZ)

City

Belize City

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+501225-2045

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Airport Overview

Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport（BZE） is Belize’s principal international gateway, located in Ladyville on the eastern coast of Central America, approximately 30 minutes by road from central Belize City. As a low-elevation coastal airport serving a relatively small national market, it is best assessed as an international regional gateway rather than a large dedicated air-cargo hub. International freight is commonly coordinated through available passenger-aircraft belly capacity and connecting gateways, while shipment planning must account for flight availability, handling arrangements, customs procedures and the final inland delivery to Belize City or other regions. The airport’s elevation is approximately 5 m, and the surrounding coastal area is exposed to flooding risk; weather and road conditions can therefore affect cargo recovery and onward distribution. Our service team can coordinate routing, document review, handling confirmation and destination delivery planning on a shipment-by-shipment basis.

Airport	Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport
IATA / ICAO	BZE / MZBZ
Country / City	Belize / Belize City
Airport location	Ladyville, approximately 30 minutes by road from Belize City centre
Elevation	Approximately 5 m (16 ft)
Reference activity	1,130,000 passengers and 31,266 aircraft movements in 2019, according to the supplied airport profile
Airport contact	+501 225-2045; operational details should be reconfirmed before booking

Key Highlights

International regional gateway: suitable for time-sensitive consignments entering Belize when routing, uplift and destination handling are confirmed in advance.
Passenger-network dependency: cargo options may depend on belly capacity or connections through North American, Central American, Mexican or Caribbean gateways rather than a dedicated freighter schedule.
Small-market planning: consolidation, transshipment and special handling should be checked before cargo is accepted from the shipper.
Coastal access exposure: low elevation, heavy rainfall and flooding risk can influence airport access, customs release and final-mile delivery.
Belize City distribution point: the airport is the practical air entry point for Belize City and the wider national delivery network, subject to road and island logistics.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility availability, acceptance windows and special-cargo capability can change with the handling agent, airline and shipment profile. Our service team confirms the applicable warehouse process before issuing final operating instructions.

General cargo handling: standard export and import cargo is normally arranged through the appointed airline or ground-handling channel; acceptance requires confirmed booking, dimensions, gross weight and packaging details.
Import recovery: consignee or broker coordination is important because customs release, document review and collection arrangements may be required before cargo can leave the controlled area.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: do not assume permanent cold-chain storage or active temperature-control equipment. We verify acceptance, handover timing, packaging requirements and available protection for each movement.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on airline and handling-agent approval, shipper’s declaration requirements, packaging, labels, quantity limits and routing restrictions.
Live animals and valuables: these shipments require advance confirmation of airline acceptance, handling arrangements, permits and destination release procedures; walk-in delivery should not be assumed.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: international cargo may be planned via available services linking Belize with North America, Mexico, Central America or Caribbean gateways. The exact airline, connection point and uplift depend on the booking date and commodity.
Connection handling: transfer points can require re-screening, re-documentation, transit customs controls or a change of handling agent. Our team checks whether the shipment can remain in transit without an avoidable import clearance.
Transit-time qualification: total door-to-door time is affected by flight frequency, connection availability, weekend or holiday schedules, customs release, weather and inland delivery conditions. Any quoted transit time remains subject to airline and destination confirmation.
Capacity-sensitive cargo: oversized pieces, dense freight, dangerous goods, perishables and live animals may require a less direct routing or pre-arranged uplift, even when passenger services are available.

Our booking practice: we compare direct uplift and gateway options, then confirm the effective cut-off, connection risk and destination delivery plan before cargo is tendered.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Belize City, Ladyville and nearby commercial areas form the immediate air-freight catchment. Other districts may require coordinated road delivery, and island destinations require an additional local transfer plan.
Tourism and hospitality supply: urgent replacement parts, hotel supplies, food-service items, printed materials and maintenance equipment may require reliable arrival coordination rather than the lowest airport-to-airport rate.
Perishable and agricultural products: seafood, produce and other temperature-sensitive commodities require verified packaging, acceptance and release timing; booking should not proceed on a generic “perishable” description alone.
Commercial and project cargo: electronics, spare parts, telecom equipment, machinery components, garments and general merchandise may be suitable when dimensions, customs classification and final-mile access are clear.
Medical and emergency shipments: medicines, diagnostic materials and relief cargo require commodity-specific permits, temperature-control planning and consignee readiness at destination.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline and warehouse cut-offs vary by flight and handling agent. Our team obtains the effective cargo acceptance deadline rather than relying on a generic airport opening time.
Accurate declaration: the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill and any permits must show consistent shipper, consignee, description, quantity, value, origin and harmonized classification information.
Special cargo approval: dangerous goods, dry ice, lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and valuable cargo require advance disclosure and written acceptance where applicable.
Customs and delivery: consignee or broker readiness is essential. Customs examination, missing documents, duties, permits and road-access conditions can delay release after flight arrival.

Flood and weather contingency: for urgent or perishable shipments, our service team checks airport access, local road conditions and consignee receiving capacity before dispatching cargo from the gateway.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and intended delivery location before requesting a firm routing.
For temperature-sensitive goods, use validated packaging, record the required temperature range and provide an emergency contact; obtain confirmation of handling protection before tender.
For dangerous goods or lithium-battery shipments, provide the UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction and battery details early enough for airline review.
For island, remote or oversized deliveries, request a complete door-to-door quotation including local transfer constraints instead of comparing airport-to-airport rates alone.
Keep a routing alternative through another regional gateway available for urgent cargo when capacity, weather, customs or special-cargo acceptance makes the primary plan unsuitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport handle international air-freight shipments?: It serves as Belize’s international airport, but cargo acceptance is subject to the selected airline, handling agent, route, commodity and available capacity. Our team confirms the operating channel before booking.
Is a direct freighter service guaranteed for cargo to Belize?: No. A dedicated freighter, passenger belly service or gateway connection may be used depending on the shipment date and cargo characteristics. The final routing must be confirmed at the time of quotation.
How early should cargo be delivered to the airport?: The effective cut-off is flight- and handler-specific. We provide the confirmed tender deadline after checking booking status, documentation, screening and any special-cargo approval requirements.
Can pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through the airport?: They may be accepted when the airline and handler approve the shipment and the packaging, documents, permits and delivery plan are compliant. Permanent cold-storage availability should not be presumed.
Who handles customs clearance and local delivery?: The importer, consignee or appointed customs broker normally manages destination clearance. Our service team can coordinate the required broker and delivery interfaces, but release remains dependent on customs and consignee readiness.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, IATA code, ICAO code, location description, elevation, contact number and the stated 2019 passenger and movement figures are based on the supplied airport baseline record for this page. Operational details such as airline acceptance, cut-off times, handling capability, routing and customs requirements are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Airport operator and local airport information reference: pgiabelize.com
International air transport terminology and airport-code reference: iata.org
International aviation standards and airport-code reference: icao.int

The listed domains are provided for verification of airport identity and aviation reference information. They do not replace written confirmation from the airline, ground handler, customs broker or airport operator for a specific consignment.