Medium airport · Placencia, Belize
Placencia Airport
Placencia Airport is a medium airport serving Placencia, Belize. Its IATA code is PLJ. Its ICAO code is MZPL. It has 1 runway, longest 2,133 ft (Asphalt). Elevation 3 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Placencia, Belize |
|---|---|
| IATA code | PLJ |
| ICAO code | MZPL |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 2,133 ft (Asphalt) |
| Elevation | 3 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 16.5370° N, 88.3615° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Placencia Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Caracol · Belize · 52.4 miles away
- Xunantunich · Belize · 64.2 miles away
- Tikal · Guatemala · 95.9 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Placencia Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Payne's Creek National Park · Belize · 20.4 miles away
- Mayflower Bocawina National Park · Belize · 26.3 miles away
- Billy Barquedier National Park · Belize · 33.9 miles away
- Chiquibul National Park · Belize · 40.0 miles away
- Five Blues Lake National Park · Belize · 43.8 miles away
- Elijio Panti National Park · Belize · 57.2 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Placencia Airport?
Placencia Airport — its IATA code is PLJ and its ICAO code is MZPL.
Where is Placencia Airport located?
Placencia Airport serves Placencia, Belize. Its coordinates are 16.5370° N, 88.3615° W.
How high is Placencia Airport?
Placencia Airport sits at 3 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#42217
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placencia_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.