Hector Silva Airstrip

Hector Silva airstrip (IATA: BCV, ICAO: MZBP) 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.

Hector Silva Airstrip
Belmopan Hector Silva Airstrip Terminal
Summary
LocationBelmopan
Elevation AMSL150 ft / 46 m
Coordinates17°16′10″N 88°46′35″W
Map
BCV is located in Belize
BCV
BCV
Location in Belize
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
11/29 1,110 3,642 Asphalt
Source: GCM[1] Google Maps[2] OurAirports[3]

Belize Defence Forces use the airstrip for temporary landing facilities for their aircraft. It was expanded by the British army in 2002, in order to accept larger planes such as the Lockheed C-130 Hercules.[4]

The Belize VOR-DME (Ident: BZE) is located 31.0 nautical miles (57 km) northeast of the runway.[5]

Airline and destinations
AirlinesDestinations
Tropic Air Belize City–International, Belize City–Municipal, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio, San Pedro

See also

References
  1. Airport information for Hector Silva Airstrip at Great Circle Mapper.
  2. "Hector Silva Airstrip". Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  3. "Hector Silva Airstrip elevation". Our Airports. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  4. "Brits expand Hector Silva Airstrip in Belmopan". Channel5Belize.com. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
  5. "Belize VOR". Our Airports. Retrieved 17 January 2019.



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