Placencia Airport (PLJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Placencia Airport (IATA: PLJ · ICAO: MZPL) is a medium-sized airport serving Placencia, Belize. It lies at 16.5370° N, 88.3615° W, 3 ft (1 m) above sea level.
Overview of Placencia Airport
Placencia Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Placencia in Belize. It is identified by the IATA code PLJ and the ICAO code MZPL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Placencia Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 650 m (2133 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 3 ft (1 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Big Creek Airport (BGK) about 5 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 650 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Placencia Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Placencia Airport
Where is Placencia Airport located?
Placencia Airport is located in Placencia, Belize. Its coordinates are 16.5370° N, 88.3615° W.
What is the airport code for Placencia Airport?
Placencia Airport has an IATA code of PLJ and an ICAO code of MZPL.
How long is the runway at Placencia Airport?
Placencia Airport's longest runway is about 650 m (2133 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Placencia Airport have?
Placencia Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Placencia Airport a major airport?
Placencia Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Placencia Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →