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Hector Silva Airstrip

Belmopan, Belize

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Hector Silva Airstrip

Belmopan, Belize
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MZBP
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Belize's capital city gateway serving Belmopan.

Location
Belmopan, Belize
Hector Silva Airstrip, designated with IATA code BCV and ICAO code MZBP, is a small domestic airport serving Belmopan, the capital city of Belize. It handles light aircraft and domestic flights connecting Belmopan with other points within the country. The airstrip is named in honor of Hector Silva, a Belizean figure of local significance. Given its limited infrastructure, it primarily supports small propeller-driven aircraft operated by domestic carriers rather than commercial jet service. Belmopan, as the capital of Belize, is a relatively small planned city, and the airstrip reflects the modest aviation demand of the region. Travelers seeking international connections typically use Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City.
Terminals
The airstrip has minimal terminal facilities suited to small domestic operations with no large passenger terminal infrastructure.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airstrip and Belmopan city center is available via taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Tropic Air and Maya Island Air have historically provided domestic scheduled service connecting Belmopan to other Belizean destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Belmopan is one of the few planned capital cities in the Western Hemisphere, built after Hurricane Hattie devastated Belize City in 1961.
  • ›The airstrip serves primarily domestic routes within Belize.
  • ›Only small propeller aircraft typically operate from this facility.
  • ›International travelers must use Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City for overseas connections.
  • ›The airport carries IATA code BCV and ICAO code MZBP.
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Gateway to Belize's quiet capital nestled among tropical hills

Hector Silva Airstrip serves Belmopan, the small planned capital of Belize established after Hurricane Hattie devastated Belize City in 1961. The airstrip supports light domestic traffic connecting the capital to other points within Belize, primarily via small charter and commuter aircraft. It plays a modest but practical role in linking government officials, regional travellers, and visitors exploring the Cayo District's caves, rivers, and ruins.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small single-room facility handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available at the airstrip for hire into Belmopan city centre
  • Shared shuttle services connecting to San Ignacio and Belize City
  • Local buses operating along the Western Highway nearby
  • Car rental arrangements possible through local operators in Belmopan
Nearby Hotels
  • Belmopan Hotel
  • Bull Frog Inn
  • Cahal Pech Village Resort (San Ignacio)
  • El Rey Inn
Dining

The airstrip itself offers no significant dining facilities given its small scale. Belmopan city centre, a short taxi ride away, has local restaurants and market stalls serving Belizean staples such as rice and beans, stewed chicken, and fresh fruit. The nearby Western Highway corridor also has roadside eateries popular with travellers heading toward the Cayo District.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight directly with your charter or commuter airline as schedules can change with little notice.
  • Carry Belizean dollars or US dollars in cash as card facilities at small airstrips are unreliable.
  • Arrange ground transport in advance as taxis at the airstrip are not always immediately available.
  • Belmopan sits close to the Hummingbird Highway, making it a convenient base for trips to Blue Hole National Park.

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Route map (5 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Regional Air Iceland
9N

Routes

BCV → SQS9N · CNC
BCV → TZA9N · CNC
BCV → BZE9N · CNC
BCV → CUK9N · CNC
BCV → SPR9N · CNC

Aircraft operating here

CNC5 routes
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Hector Silva Airstrip
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Hector Silva airstrip is an airport located in Cayo District serving Belmopan, the capital city of Belize. The runway is on the northern edge of the city off the George Price Highway, and has a small terminal building.

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