Placencia Airport

MZPL / PLJ

Placencia, BZ

Last Updated
Nov 3, 12:00 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
12:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
6kt
270°
6 km
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
10.16
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MGPB 031200Z 27006KT 6000 -RA SCT009 OVC012 23/22 Q1016 A3000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3ft
SCT 900ft AGL
OVC 1,200ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
903ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,203ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
10.16 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
10.16 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3 ft)
Pressure Alt
19,763 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 20,724 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF MGPB 0312/0412 00000KT 9999 SCT018 SCT090 TX31/0320Z TN21/0312Z BECMG 0315/0317 33008KT FEW018 SCT100 PROB30 TEMPO 0321/0402 8000 VCRA BKN018 BECMG 0401/0403 00000KT FEW016 TEMPO 0406/0412 SCT016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 330° 8kt
21:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+9h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,800ft
Vicinity Rain

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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
↑ 5.9kt ↔ 1.0kt
10° 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.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.