# BZE — Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport > Machine-readable reference for BZE. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bze HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bze Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bze.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BZE.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-17T09:28:21.283+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport - IATA: BZE - ICAO: MZBZ - City: Belize City - Country: BZ (BZ) - Timezone: America/Belize - Distance from city: 10 mi (16 km) northwest of Belize City - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: :hover - Official website: https://www.pgiabelize.com/ ## Overview Welcome Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is more akin to a small island outpost than a bustling capital-city hub. Despite its compact size, travelers who visit this 'two-room airport' quickly notice the intricate maze of souvenir shops, duty-free stores, and cash-only payment systems. At BZE, you can easily view your plane from the check-in counter, but international standards still mean that you'll navigate through departure taxes and other formalities. At a glance Located 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Belize City, BZE serves as the primary gateway into the charming landscapes and islands of Belize. With two terminals, the airport caters to a mix of international and domestic flights. Terminal 1 houses major airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, while Terminal 2 is the domain of local carriers Tropic Air and Maya Island Air. Despite not being a large hub, BZE handles efficiently its blend of international and regional traffic. Terminals & layout BZE comprises two terminals: Terminal 1 focuses on international flights, offering services from well-known airlines, while Terminal 2 manages the domestic operations for Tropic Air and M… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/terminals/1 - **Terminal 2** — airlines: Tropic Air, Maya Island Air URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/terminals/2 ## Dining (5) - **BZE Food Court** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/restaurants/bze-food-court-2 - **Central American Café** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/restaurants/central-american-cafe-2 - **Jet's Bar** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/restaurants/jet-s-bar-1 - **Marie's Deli** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/restaurants/marie-s-deli-2 - **The BTL Snack Shop** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/restaurants/the-btl-snack-shop-2 ## Lounges (2) - **Belize Airport Executive Lounge** — access: Pay-in lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/lounges/belize-airport-executive-lounge - **VIP Room** — access: Pay-in lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/lounges/vip-room ## Shops (15) - **Airport Convenience Store** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/airport-convenience-store-1 - **Atlantic Duty Free** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/atlantic-duty-free-2 - **Belize Duty Free** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/belize-duty-free-2 - **Belize Souvenir Center** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/belize-souvenir-center-2 - **Belizean Arts** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/belizean-arts-2 - **BTL Gift Shop** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/btl-gift-shop-2 - **Caribbean Jewels** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/caribbean-jewels-2 - **Caribbean Perfumes** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/caribbean-perfumes-2 - **Caribbean Treasures** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/caribbean-treasures-2 - **Global Spice** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/global-spice-1 - **Mayan Treasures** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/mayan-treasures-2 - **Newsstand Belize** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/newsstand-belize-2 - **Rendezvous Duty Free** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/rendezvous-duty-free-2 - **Travel Shop Belize** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/travel-shop-belize-2 - **Tropic Souvenirs** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/shops/tropic-souvenirs-1 ## Parking (5) - **Employee Parking Lot** — Staff parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/parking/employee-parking-lot - **Extended Stay Lot** — Long-term parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/parking/extended-stay-lot - **Main Car Park** — Short-term parking · 18 BZD/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/parking/main-car-park - **Taxi Holding Lot** — Commercial vehicles URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/parking/taxi-holding-lot - **Tour Operator Lot** — Tour buses and shuttles URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/parking/tour-operator-lot ## Ground transport (8) - **Ambergris Caye Water Taxi Transfer** — Taxi and boat · Roughly 20-30 min from BZE to Belize City’s water taxi terminals by road, plus the separate water taxi time to San Pedro.[1] · Varies · Scheduled URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/transport/ambergris-caye-water-taxi-transfer - **Belize City Hotel Shuttle** — Hotel shuttle · Several nearby airport hotels are 5–10 minutes’ drive from BZE, based on their listed distance of about 4–5 miles along the Philip Goldson Highway.[2][8][10] · Included · On-request URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/transport/belize-city-hotel-shuttle - **Belize City Private Transfer** — Private car · Typical BZE–Belize City transfer times listed on tour/transfer platforms are around 20–30 minutes, consistent with the airport’s 16 km distance from town.[1][7] · Varies · On-demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/transport/belize-city-private-transfer - **Belize Zoo Transfer** — Tour shuttle · On-request · Varies · On-request URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/transport/belize-zoo-transfer - **Caye Caulker Water Taxi Transfer** — Taxi and boat · About 20-30 min from BZE to the Belize City water taxi area by road, plus the separate water taxi crossing time.[1] · Varies · Scheduled URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/transport/caye-caulker-water-taxi-transfer - **Ladyville Airport Taxi Association** — Taxi · 20-30 min between Belize City and BZE depending on traffic, based on distance and road description.[1] · BZ$50 (around US$25) one way between Belize City and BZE, as reported in a FlyerTalk trip report.[3] · On-demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/transport/ladyville-airport-taxi-association - **Placencia Shuttle** — Intercity van · 240 · Varies · Scheduled URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/transport/placencia-shuttle - **San Ignacio Shuttle** — Intercity van · 180 · Varies · Scheduled URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bze/transport/san-ignacio-shuttle ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Explore the domestic arrivals in Terminal 2 for a quieter experience if you're flying with Tropic Air or Maya Island Air. - _Money_: Check your ticket for included departure tax to avoid paying US$55.50 in cash at check-in. - _Time_: Arrive at least 2–2.5 hours early for flights on peak days like Saturdays, due to slow security and immigration lines. - _Local_: The duty-free area past immigration offers a broader selection of local rum and spirits than many resorts. - _Money_: Prepare to pay in Belize dollars or use a credit card for the pricier airside food and drinks. - _Insider_: Consider a side trip to Belize City or the zoo, only 25–30 minutes away, during a long layover. - _Avoid_: Stick to official taxis from Ladyville Airport Taxi Association to avoid overpriced rides from touts. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BZE.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bze/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bze/departures — HTML page with live departures