Small airport · Belmopan, Belize
Hector Silva Airstrip
Hector Silva Airstrip is a small airport serving Belmopan, Belize. Its IATA code is BCV. Elevation 150 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Belmopan, Belize |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BCV |
| Type | Small airport |
| Elevation | 150 ft |
| Coordinates | 17.2696° N, 88.7765° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
It was expanded by the British army in 2002, in order to accept larger planes such as the Lockheed C-130 Hercules.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Hector Silva Airstrip, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Xunantunich · Belize · 27.1 miles away
- Caracol · Belize · 41.6 miles away
- Tikal · Guatemala · 56.0 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Hector Silva Airstrip, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Guanacaste National Park · Belize · 0.7 miles away
- Five Blues Lake National Park · Belize · 16.0 miles away
- Elijio Panti National Park · Belize · 25.4 miles away
- Maya Biosphere Reserve · Guatemala · 25.7 miles away
- Billy Barquedier National Park · Belize · 28.1 miles away
- Mayflower Bocawina National Park · Belize · 35.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
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24.3 miles awayMelinda Airport
35.6 miles awayPhilip S. W. Goldson International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Hector Silva Airstrip?
Hector Silva Airstrip — its IATA code is BCV.
Where is Hector Silva Airstrip located?
Hector Silva Airstrip serves Belmopan, Belize. Its coordinates are 17.2696° N, 88.7765° W.
What is the history of Hector Silva Airstrip?
It was expanded by the British army in 2002, in order to accept larger planes such as the Lockheed C-130 Hercules.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#44573
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hector_Silva_Airstrip
Page last updated 13 November 2026.