Aviation History
Belize's aviation history centers on its main gateway, originally built as Stanley Field during World War II and later renamed Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, and on small domestic carriers rather than a full-service flag carrier. Maya Island Air and Tropic Air, founded in the 1960s and 1970s respectively, developed into the country's principal scheduled airlines, connecting Belize's cayes and towns while foreign carriers handle nearly all international service.
The airfield that would become Belize's main international airport was constructed during World War II, later developing into the country's principal aviation gateway.
Maya Airways (later renamed Maya Island Air) was established, becoming one of Belize's earliest scheduled domestic airlines.
Tropic Air was founded and grew into Belize's largest domestic and regional carrier, connecting Belize City with the cayes and neighboring Central American destinations.
Belize gained independence from the United Kingdom, subsequently establishing its own civil aviation authority to oversee the sector.
Belize City's international airport was renamed Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in honor of the Belizean independence leader.
Tropic Air · Maya Island Air
Wikipedia, CAPA airport/airline profiles, national civil aviation authority records