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H.E. Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) Airstrip (IATA: ORZ) is a small airstrip serving Orange Walk Town and the surrounding Orange Walk District in northern Belize. Located near Tower Hill, roughly 5 km southwest of Orange Walk Town, it mainly supports light charter and private aircraft rather than scheduled airline service. It offers convenient access to the New River, Lamanai, and other Maya sites in the region.
💡 Local Tip
If you're heading to Lamanai or the New River, arrange your boat transfer from Orange Walk Town before landing; the airstrip has no tour desk, and afternoon heat and thunderstorms can delay light aircraft.
🚖 Getting There
The most practical way to reach or leave the airstrip is by taxi or pre-arranged shuttle from Orange Walk Town; confirm the pickup time with your pilot or charter operator. Rental cars can work if you have a local driver or clear directions, but the strip itself has no rental desk. Because the airstrip is quiet and not a staffed airport, do not rely on finding a taxi waiting on arrival.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for H.E. Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) Airstrip?
A: The IATA code is ORZ. There is no public ICAO code listed for this small airstrip.
Q: Are there scheduled flights to ORZ?
A: No, the airstrip generally does not have regular commercial airline service. Most arrivals are private or charter flights arranged in advance.
Q: How far is the airstrip from Orange Walk Town?
A: It is about 5 km, or roughly 10 minutes by road, southwest of central Orange Walk Town near Tower Hill.
Q: What facilities are available at the airstrip?
A: Expect only basic airstrip infrastructure. There is no full terminal or reliable on-site services, so arrange ground transport and supplies before arrival.
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