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MVFRPlacencia Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,000 feet and 8 km visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 6 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: RADZ, Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with RADZ between 06:00Z and 18:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 18:00Z and 06:00Z.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
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2,133 ft | 65 ft | Asphalt | 0° |
↓ 4.6 kt
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↔ 3.9 kt
140° angle
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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.
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