Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport - BZE
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is located in Ladyville, to about ten miles from Belize City, Belize. It is the country’s only international airport, and the seventh busiest among all airports in Central America. It is also the hub for air carriers Tropic Air and Maya Island Air. Currently, scheduled flights to Latin America, Mexico, the USA, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean are offered by ten international airlines, which operate from this airport. In 2016, Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport handled around 867,976 passengers.
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The airport started out in 1943 with the construction of an asphalt runway, a small apron, and a taxiway. A terminal building was built the following year, and inaugurated on January 15, 1945. Formerly called the Belize International Airport, it was renamed to honor the memory of Philip Stanley Wilberforce Goldson, a politician and nationalist who died in 2001. This international airport is the best gateway for those wanting to visit Belize City, as well as Fort George.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Travelers wanting to stay close to the airport can book a night or two at the 3-star hotel Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza, located 12 minutes of drive away from the BZE Airport. A bit closer is Cataleya's Guesthouse, which is only 2 miles from the airport.
Another airport serving the country’s largest city of Belize is the Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport (TZA), formerly called the Belize City Municipal Airport. This airport is more centrally situated than Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport, being located just 1 mile from the city center.
On this page it is easy to search for Belize City, Belize airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Belize City, Belize (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BZE airport.
Most of these BZE
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Belize City, Belize
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the BZE airport are Image Factory Art Foundation, Baron Bliss Lighthouse, and Image Factory Art Foundation.
Map of Belize City, Belize Hotels
View all Belize City, Belize (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Belize City, Belize (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Belize City, Belize (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Belize City, Belize (BZE-Philip S. W. Goldson Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:30 AM.
The temperature feels like 87.9 with a humidity level of 77 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 39 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 12, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east-southeast at a speed of 8 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:13 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
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4/26
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83°F
High: 88°F
Low: 80°F
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Saturday
4/27
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Sunday
4/28
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Monday
4/29
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Tuesday
4/30
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85°F
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Low: 81°F
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Wednesday
5/1
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84°F
High: 88°F
Low: 81°F
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FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Belize City, Belize BZE airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free BZE airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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