Placencia Airport

MZPL / PLJ

Placencia, BZ

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
342 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

MGPB 050700Z 12006KT 9999 DZ SCT014 BKN080 23/23 Q1011 A2985

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3 ft
SCT 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,403 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,003 ft AMSL
QNH
342 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
342 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,141 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,102 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MGPB 050500Z 0506/0606 00000KT 9999 SCT016 SCT090 TX30/0520Z TN21/0512Z TEMPO 0506/0509 09006KT DZRA BKN016 BECMG 0514/0516 06006KT SCT018 BECMG 0518/0520 SCT020 TEMPO 0522/0601 TSRA FEW025CB BECMG 0600/0602 00000KT SCT016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 60° 6 kt
18:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZPL
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
2,133 ft 65 ft Asphalt
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
140° 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/GMT+6

Runway Information

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

About Placencia Airport

Overview

Placencia Airport serves the coastal village of Placencia in southern Belize, providing critical transportation infrastructure for this Caribbean peninsula region. Located at 16.536957, -88.361511, the airport supports regional and tourism-related aviation operations with its medium-sized facility.

Flying Conditions

Situated at a low elevation of 3 ft MSL, Placencia Airport experiences typical tropical maritime weather conditions with potential rapid atmospheric changes. Pilots should anticipate potential humidity-related visibility variations and be prepared for localized convective activity common to coastal Belizean environments.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (08/26) with a total length of 2,133 feet, which accommodates smaller regional aircraft and charter operations. Its proximity to the Caribbean coastline means terrain is predominantly flat, with minimal surrounding elevation changes that could impact wind patterns or approach dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26's orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations, particularly during seasonal wind shifts. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during pre-flight planning, maintaining heightened awareness of the relatively short runway length when calculating landing and takeoff performance parameters.

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.

Official Data Sources

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Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.