A Seamless Travel Experience Awaits For Anglers in Pursuit of a Catch
Streaking bonefish and rolling tarpon: fishing shallow-water flats is the stuff of dreams. Countless destinations across the globe provide striking diversity and opportunities to fulfill any angler’s fantasy-fish wish list. In many cases, flats-fishing allows anglers to single out a specific species, eliminating much of the luck and boiling down success—or failure—to split-second decisions and actions. However, we’re here for big game—and maybe a riveting rodeo—which includes billfish, pelagic wahoo, schools of dorado, the transient tuna, and more. Maintaining world-class fisheries is one of Belize’s biggest selling points to salt-water anglers, whether sports fishing or fly fishing, for their share of world-record seekers and globe-trotting anglers. Especially for those who choose to travel to Belize in pursuit of their Caribbean catch, we’re proud to introduce the Belize Airports Authority as a Platinum Sponsor of our 15th Annual Belikin Blue Water Classic held October 24-26, 2024!
For those connecting through North America, Belize is a short flight from the States (about three hours from either Dallas or Atlanta, while Miami is only two hours) whose proximity to the U.S. makes it far more attainable than other far-flung saltwater destinations. It’s also an easy country to travel in. Most Belizean locals speak English as the first official first language, found nowhere else in the Caribbean, while U.S. currency is widely accepted practically everywhere. Even if you’ve never traveled abroad before, it’s a far less intimidating travel experience for these factors alone! Consider the country is connected by just four main highways, and things feel even easier. Ready to make it the easiest? Hop on a puddle-jumper at any domestic airstrip after incoming anglers land at the Philip Goldson International Airport in Belize City, the mainland’s old capital. Expect lighthearted curiosity about your prize fish if you’re bringing in your gear, or even your plane. After all, the BAA’s Mission is to develop Belize’s air transportation industry through effective aerodrome management focused on safety and security, driven by a highly motivated team of experts dedicated to improving the services and infrastructure provided to aviation stakeholders and the traveling public.
Thanks to the efforts of the BAA, anglers will notice certain comforts when commuting by air in Belize. Like the new and resilient cement-treated base on Caye Caulker’s runway—making it more than just an upgraded airport for the community: it’s a gateway to safe travels, remarkable adventures, and a thriving tourism industry, inviting the world to experience the unparalleled beauty of Caye Caulker. Or the milestone 2,000-foot Taxiway Hot Mix and Transition to Runway and applied markings in Belize City’s Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airstrip; the excitement of exploration for many travelers starts at this main hub, which even includes the efficient transportation of goods and the convenience of traveling safely.
Wherever your journey takes you in Belize, you can count on a seamless air travel experience thanks to the BAA—and tight lines. We take this opportunity to once again share our gratitude for the Belize Airports Authority as a Platinum Sponsor of our 15th Annual Belikin Blue Water Classic held October 24-26, 2024!
