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Placencia (PLJ) airport
Answers to the Frequently Asked Questions about Placencia airport (PLJ)
What are the terminals, contact information and location?
Which flights depart today?
Which flights arrive today?
Which car rental companies operate at the airport?
What services, facilities and lounges does the airport offer?
What are the transportation services?
Can I sleep at the airport and what hotels are there?
What are the parking options?
What accessibility services and facilities are available?
What airlines serve the airport?
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More Specific Frequently Asked Questions
Maya Island Air and Tropic Air operate regular domestic flights connecting Placencia with Belize City (both Philip Goldson International and Sir Barry Bowen Municipal airports), Dangriga, and Punta Gorda.
No. The terminal closes in the late afternoon following the last scheduled commercial arrival (around 5:30 PM) and does not have facilities or overnight security for passengers.
Taxis are readily available outside the terminal after each flight arrival, taking 5 to 10 minutes with fares typically between 3 and 6 USD per person. You can also pre-book a private transfer or arrange a resort shuttle.
No. The airfield lacks cash machines (ATMs) and foreign exchange desks. The nearest banking facilities are located in central Placencia Village.
Although there are no physical rental counters inside the building, local companies including Placencia Car Rental, Leo's Car Rental, and Budget offer meet-and-greet delivery and drop-off of rental cars and golf carts directly at the airstrip with an advance reservation.
Yes, there is an open-air parking lot in front of the terminal, available free of charge for short stops, pick-ups, and drop-offs. It does not offer security or automated ticketing for long-term stays.
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Latest updates: October 18, 2026
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