Holbox Aerodrome

Holbox Aerodrome (DGAC Code: HOL) is a small private airport for public use located on the island of the same name in Quintana Roo and is operated by the air taxi company Aerosaab.[1] It has a runway 660 meters long and 12 meters wide, a platform with capacity for up to 5 light twin-engine aircraft and a waiting room.[2] It is currently only used for general aviation purposes.[2]

Holbox Aerodrome

Aeródromo de Holbox
Summary
Airport typePrivate for public use
Owner/OperatorAerosaab Airlines
ServesHolbox
LocationLázaro Cárdenas, Quintana Roo
Elevation AMSL10 ft / 3 m
Coordinates21°31′11″N 87°22′58″W
Map
HOL is located in Quintana Roo
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Location of the airport in Quintana Roo
HOL is located in Mexico
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HOL is located in North America
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
02/20 2,165 660 Dirt

Incidents

On April 14, 2013, a Cessna 177 aircraft with registration XB-IHT that was preparing to make a flight between Holbox Aerodrome and Mérida International Airport encountered crosswinds during its takeoff run, causing the pilot to lose control of the aircraft and eventually collapsed, causing major damage to the aircraft, however the pilot and the 3 passengers were uninjured. Before the accident, the DGAC issued recommendations about signaling improvements at the aerodrome with more than one wind cone, in addition to improving pilot training.[3][4]

On July 25, 2020, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft with registration XA-FTG operated by AX Transporter that was covering a flight between Cancun Airport and Holbox Aerodrome impacted the perimeter fence of a softball field after failing to brake properly at the aerodrome. The 2 crew members and the 5 passengers were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.[5][6][7]

On March 30, 2021, a Cessna T206H Stationair TC aircraft with registration XA-UPC operated by XOMEX Transportes Aéreos, which was making a local exhibition flight for a private event, stalled and later crashed into Laguna Nichupté, killing both pilots and the two passengers survived.[8][9][10]

See also
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References
  1. Pike, J (2012). "The Island of HOLBOX". Travel Agent.
  2. "Holbox Airport". Travel Guide For Holbox Island Mexico A Quiet Birding and Whale Shark Watching Paradise. 1999-08-19. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
  3. Ranter, Harro (2013-04-14). "Accident Cessna 177 XB-IHT, 14 Apr 2013". Aviation Safety Network >. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
  4. "Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil".
  5. "Cessna se accidenta en Quintana Roo y Piper en Guanajuato". América vuela. July 2020. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
  6. "SE DESPISTA AVIONETA EN HOLBOX: Aeronave no pudo frenar al aterrizar y termina en un campo de softbol sin nadie herido". Noticaribe. 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
  7. "Reportan accidente de aeronave en Holbox, Quintana Roo". ContraRéplica (in Spanish). 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
  8. "BREAKING: Impacta Cessna 206 en Cancún; dos personas fallecidas". Noticias de Aviación Transponder 1200 (in Spanish). 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
  9. Ranter, Harro (2021-03-30). "Accident Cessna T206H Stationair TC XA-UPC, 30 Mar 2021". Aviation Safety Network >. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
  10. "Se desploma taxi aéreo en Cancún; hay dos muertos". El Informador. March 2021. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
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