Placencia Airport — Placencia, Belize
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Placencia Airport (Placencia) is PLJ — its ICAO code is MZPL.
Distance & flight time from PLJ
Placencia Airport
Placencia Airport (PLJ) is a small airstrip serving the Placencia Peninsula, a popular beach and diving destination in southern Belize known for its laid-back village atmosphere and access to the Belize Barrier Reef. The airport handles short-haul domestic flights on light aircraft operated by Belizean carriers like Maya Island Air and Tropic Air, connecting Placencia to Belize City and other coastal destinations such as Dangriga and Punta Gorda. There is no international or jet service; PLJ exists purely to support tourism traffic for travelers heading to resorts, dive shops, and fishing lodges along this stretch of Belize's Caribbean coast.
Runways at Placencia Airport (PLJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2133 ft (650 m) | 65 ft (20 m) | Asphalt |
Radio frequencies for Placencia Airport (PLJ)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Placencia Airport (PLJ)
- Dangriga Airport (DGA) — 51.5 km (32.0 mi)
- Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) — 92.7 km (57.6 mi)
- Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport (TZA) — 110.4 km (68.6 mi)
- Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) — 111.7 km (69.4 mi)
- Tela Airport (TEA) — 126.9 km (78.9 mi)
- Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) — 129.3 km (80.3 mi)
- Caye Chapel Airport (CYC) — 131.9 km (82.0 mi)
- Caye Caulker Airport (CUK) — 137.7 km (85.6 mi)
PLJ is Placencia Airport in Belize, a small domestic airstrip for tourists. Searchers usually want to confirm it only handles short island-hopper flights, not international arrivals, when planning a Placencia beach trip.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Placencia Airport?
The IATA code for Placencia Airport is PLJ.
What is the ICAO code for Placencia Airport?
The ICAO code for Placencia Airport is MZPL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.