Placencia Airport

MZPL / PLJ

Placencia, BZ

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:00 UTC

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Currently using: MGPB
Weather Source: Puerto Barrios Airport (MGPB)
Distance: 50nm / 93km from MZPL

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
10.12
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MGPB 022300Z 06004KT 9999 SCT017 BKN080 28/23 Q1012 A2988

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3ft
SCT 1,700ft AGL
BKN 8,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,703ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,003ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.12 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.12 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,803 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 21,364 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +13.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MGPB 022300Z 0300/0324 00000KT 9999 SCT018 SCT090 TX31/0320Z TN21/0312Z TEMPO 03020308 RADZ BKN016 BECMG 0315/0317 33008KT SCT018 PROB30 TEMPO 0321/0324 8000 VCRA BKN018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
00:23Z TEMPO
+0h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,600ft
RADZ

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZPL
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
2,133 ft 65 ft Asphalt
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Placencia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MZPL
IATA Code: PLJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3 ft MSL

Location

City: Placencia
Country: BZ
Latitude: 16.536957°
Longitude: -88.361511°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 2,133 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

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About Placencia Airport

Placencia Airport (MZPL/PLJ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Placencia, BZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 3 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with Asphalt surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.