Satellite and aerial maps of Philip S W Goldson International Airport (PGIA) with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Base , | 9.2 | 121 | |
| Old Belize Heliport , | 10.0 | 139 | |
| Cayo Espanto , | 53.0 | 037 | |
| San Pedro Airport , San Pedro | 55.3 | 040 | |
| Azul Resort , | 64.1 | 039 | |
| Chetumal , Quintana Roo | 107.4 | 358 | MMCM |
Philip S W Goldson International Airport (PGIA) |
1943 to present | ||
| 17° 32' 21'' N 88° 18' 30'' W | ||
| Ladyville, Belize City | ||
| ICAO: MZBZ | IATA: BZE | |
| Elevation: 16 feet | ||
Built in 1943 with a tarmac runway and small apron, a terminal building was added and opened in 1945. Work has continued and a major phase concluded in 1990. Further improvements are underway after privatisation in Apr 2004. The airport also housed the British Army 25 Flight on the north side until September 2011, when it returned to the UK. 
List of units at Philip S W Goldson International Airport (PGIA) |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| 1981/93 |  1563 Flt | SA330 Puma, |
| 1980/82 | 664 Squadron | |
| 1975/80 | 656 Squadron | SA341B Gazelle AH.1, |
| 1972/11 | 25 flt | 212, SA341B Gazelle AH.1, |
Philip S W Goldson International Airport (PGIA) News |
US Army in Belize for Counter-Drug Operation Caracol
06-Nov-15 - Belizean security forces and U.S. Army Joint Task Force-Bravo partnered during Operation Caracol, a marijuana eradication mission throughout various sectors of Belize List of aircraft and events at Philip S W Goldson International Airport (PGIA) |
By Date | By Serial | By Model
| Type | Serial | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| SA330E | XW206 / CC | 17dec88 |
| SA330E | XW207 | sep83 |
| SA330E | XW213 | 13aug91 |
| SA330E | XW214 / CL | 01mar88 |
| SA330E | XW216 | 88 |
| SA330E | XW230 | aug76 |
| AH.1 | ZA734 | may84 |
| AH.1 | ZA735 | may84 |
| AH.1 | ZA765 | may84 |
| AH.1 | ZA767 | may84 |
| 212 | ZJ964 | 04 |
| 212 | ZJ966 | 05 |
| 212 | ZK206 | jun10 |
