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Matthew Spain Airport (SQS)
Matthew Spain Airport is a small gateway serving San Ignacio, Santa Elena and the surrounding Cayo District in western Belize. Compare transfer options to the town centre, nearby jungle lodges and Mayan sites, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Matthew Spain Airport
Matthew Spain Airport is a small public-use airport serving San Ignacio, Santa Elena and the wider Cayo District in western Belize. It provides a useful air gateway for visitors heading to the area's jungle lodges, nature reserves and Mayan archaeological sites.
Formerly known as Central Farm Airstrip, the airport has a single runway and a compact passenger building. Scheduled commercial services have been limited in recent years, and the airfield mainly supports domestic and private flights.
The airport is located near Central Farm, roughly 8 km from San Ignacio town centre. Taxis and pre-arranged transfers provide the main road connection to San Ignacio, Santa Elena and surrounding destinations.
Passenger facilities at the airport are basic, with most restaurants, shops and accommodation found in the nearby towns. For travelers exploring western Belize, it remains a convenient but simple entry point.
Terminal Overview
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Matthew Spain Airport is a small public-use airstrip with a single runway and one compact passenger area. It mainly serves domestic and private flights, without separate terminal buildings for domestic and international operations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Matthew Spain Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Matthew Spain Airport to hotels and lodges in San Ignacio, Santa Elena and the wider Cayo District.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, excursions, business meetings or journeys around western Belize.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Matthew Spain Airport for independent travel around San Ignacio and onward journeys to Cayo District destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Matthew Spain Airport, hotels, tour sites and other destinations in western Belize.
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