Physical Address:
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
P. O. Box 1564
Ladyville, Belize District
Belize
Phone: (501) 225 -2045
E-MAIL: bacc@pgiabelize.com
Official Name:
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
Opening Hours:
Daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Beyond normal hours, services are available upon request.
Airport Code:
MZBZ
Ownership/Operator:
Government of Belize and Belize Airports Authority / Belize Airport Concession Company Limited
Latitude / Longitude:
17 degrees 32 minutes 24 seconds North
088 degrees 18 minutes 48 seconds West
Elevation Above Sea Level:
15 feet
Reference temperature:
32 degrees C
Distance from Downtown Belize City:
10 miles
Total Airport Area:
457 acres
Check-In
Check-In counters for all airlines are located in Terminals 1 and 2. Passengers are encouraged to arrive 3 to 4 hours before scheduled departure of flight. Airline check-in facilities are located as follows:
Terminal 1
COPA
Sun Country
Transportes Aereos Guatemaltecos (TAG)
Maya Island Air
Tropic Air
Terminal 2
Air Canada
Alaska Air
American
Delta
JetBlue
Southwest
United
Westjet
Runway/Apron:
9,900 feet long / 735,800 square feet
Category:
Airport TSA CAT #1 (CAT 1, 2, 3)
Airport ICAO AERODROME REFERENCE CODE #4D (CODE 1A, 2B, 3C, 4D & E)
ICAO CAT #8 Airport with CAT #10 Coverage
Airport Terminal Building:
The Airport Terminal Building measures 110,000 square feet and includes the international and domestic terminals with a total of 10 departure gates.
Car Park:
Car Park A and B provide a total of 390 parking spaces. Users pay a US$2.00 exit fee in Car Park A. Overnight parking is also available at US$9.00 per night. Car Park B is for airport employees.
Cargo:
There is a stand-alone, full-service 12,000 square feet Air Cargo Terminal Building with eight cargo operators – Amerijet, Aero Dispatch, Fedex, DHL, E-Zone, AeroPost, Belize Post Office, and Sidasheari.
Rental Services Center:
Immediately across from the Airport Terminal Building is located a rental services center. There are 14 car rental agencies – A-class Auto Rental; AQ Auto Rental; AVIS Car Rental; Car One Auto Rental Belize; Crystal Auto Rentals; Discount Auto Rental; Explore Belize Auto Rental; Hertz/Safari Belize; Jabiru Auto Rental; JMA Budget Rentals Ltd.; National Alamo Rent A Car Rental; Pancho’s Auto Rental; TC Paradise Auto Rental; Tour Belize Auto Rental.
Concessions:
There are several concession outlets throughout the ATB – 7 duty-free stores, 15 retail and convenience outlets, 2 ATMs, 1 bank, 2 restaurants, 2 delis and a shoe shine outfit.
Ground Transportation:
The Ladyville Airport Taxi Association operates the taxi service at PGIA. Service is available for transportation to Belize City and other destinations throughout Belize and can be reached at 225-2125. Conveniently located immediately at the exit to the International Arrival Hall is an Airport Taxi Counter where tickets can be purchased.
Smoking Policy:
The PGIA was designated as a non-smoking airport in 2003. Smoking is only permitted outside the Airport Terminal Building.
Banking:
Passengers have access to banking services at Atlantic Bank Limited located in Terminal 2. Automated Teller Machines are located in both Terminals 1 and 2. There is a full-service Belize Bank branch just at the junction with the Philip Goldson Highway.
Communications:
Courtesy white telephones are located in all areas of the airport. To contact the Administration Offices dial 0. Wi-Fi is also available throughout the Terminals. A telecommunications office is located in the Rental Services Center.