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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Belize",
    "addressLocality": "Orange Walk"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "No scheduled commercial airlines"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "0 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Orange Walk",
  "code": "ORZ",
  "connection_tips": "Orange Walk Tower Hill Airstrip (ORZ) serves the city of Orange Walk in northern Belize. It handles infrequent domestic flights from Belize City (BZE) via regional carriers like Tropic Air. Located about 3 kilometers from the city center, ground transport is primarily via local taxis which meet arriving flights.\n\nA significant tip: for most travelers, the standard 'connection' to Orange Walk is via a 1. 5-hour road journey from Belize City (BZE). From the city center, frequent intercity buses provide reliable links to Belize City and Corozal. If you are arriving at ORZ via a sanctioned private flight, ground transport must be pre-arranged from the city center, as there are no services on-site.\n\nThe facility is utilitarian with no passenger terminal amenities. The area is a gateway for visiting the Lamanai archaeological site It is a classic example of an airstrip whose value is measured in access, not in passenger volume. The airstrip is there to shorten a journey into the bush, not to absorb much extra planning time. A pre-booked taxi from the city center or a planned return road journey is the real connection at this strip because there is nothing on site to improvise after landing there.",
  "country": "Belize",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No year-round commercial flights; use Belize City (BZE) and drive.",
    "Pre-arrange all local pickups; no taxis wait at the airfield rank.",
    "The airport is a gateway for the historic Lamanai Mayan ruins.",
    "Arrive only 60 mins early for charters; processing is instant.",
    "Financial tip: Carry cash (BZD or USD) for all local transport and fees."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=H.E%20Alfredo%20Martinez%20%28Tower%20Hill%29%20Airstrip",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "ORZ",
  "icao": "ZORZ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 18.046767,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic amenities available.",
  "longitude": -88.583858,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 0,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk.",
  "name": "H.E Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) Airstrip",
  "region": "Central America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BZE",
      "name": "Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "STU",
      "name": "Santa Cruz Airport"
    }
  ],
  "supports_interline": false,
  "terminal_info": "H.E. Alfredo Martinez Chan Pine Ridge Airstrip (ORZ), formerly known as Tower Hill Airstrip, is a domestic aviation facility serving Orange Walk Town in northern Belize. The airport features a small, basic passenger terminal building designed to facilitate regional 'puddle jumper' flights. It serves as a vital transportation link, connecting the Orange Walk District to Belize City and the offshore cays via domestic carriers like Tropic Air and Maya Island Air.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure is minimal and focused on essential transit services, providing basic seating and check-in areas for regional travelers. While the facility lacks modern commercial amenities like retail shops, restaurants, or lounges, it offers a sheltered space for passengers waiting for scheduled or charter flights. Ground handling is informal, and all operations are conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) during daylight hours only.\n\nThe airfield features a 2,300-foot asphalt runway (Refurbished in 2014) located approximately 2 miles (3 km) southwest of Orange Walk Town. Due to the proximity of obstacles like electric cables and nearby antennas, pilots are advised to exercise caution during approach and departure. Ground transportation to the town center is readily available via local taxis, providing a quick 5 to 10-minute transfer for arriving passengers.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=H.E%20Alfredo%20Martinez%20%28Tower%20Hill%29%20Airstrip"
}