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Airport Overview

Hector Silva Airstrip is in BelmopanBelize. It was expanded by the British Army in 2002, in order to accept larger planes such as the Lockheed C-130 Hercules. The airstrip has a small terminal. The runways are not marked. Belize Defence Forces uses the airstrip for temporary landing facilities for their aircrafts.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Belize

Province or District

Cayo District

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Belmopan City

Airport’s Complete Name

Hector Silva Airstrip

Latitude

17.26944444

Longitude

-88.776111110

Elevation (ft and m)

185 ft. / 56 m

IATA Code

BCV

Runway

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

1067 x 18 m (3500 x 60 ft.)

Runway Orientation

 11/29

Runway Surface

Chip Seal Asphalt

 

 

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