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Gateway to the Garifuna heartland of southern Belize.
Location
Dangriga, Belize
Dangriga Airport (IATA: DGA, ICAO: MZPB) is a small domestic aerodrome serving Dangriga, the largest town in southern Belize and the cultural capital of the Garifuna people. It provides essential air connectivity for residents and visitors traveling to and from Belize City and other domestic destinations.
The airport handles light aircraft and small regional turboprops, functioning as a key node in Belize's domestic aviation network. Its short grass or paved strip is typical of the smaller aerodromes that link Belize's coastal and inland communities.
Dangriga Airport supports tourism to nearby cayes, marine reserves, and cultural sites. Tropic Air and Maya Island Air, the two dominant domestic carriers in Belize, operate scheduled services connecting Dangriga with Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport and other local airstrips.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low-volume domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Taxis and private vehicles are the primary means of ground transport between the airport and Dangriga town center.
Airlines here
Tropic Air and Maya Island Air operate scheduled domestic flights serving Dangriga Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Dangriga is the largest town in the Stann Creek District of Belize.
- ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes within Belize.
- ›Dangriga is recognized as the cultural and spiritual capital of the Garifuna people.
- ›Nearby attractions include the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Tobacco Caye.
- ›Flight times to Belize City are typically under 30 minutes.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
