Spriggs Payne Airport
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About Spriggs Payne Airport
James Spriggs Payne Airport is an airport located 5 kilometres (3 mi) from downtown Monrovia, the capital of the Republic of Liberia in West Africa. The airfield is located within the busy and thickly settled Sinkor section of the city, and is therefore convenient to the business and political districts of the capital. Whereas Roberts International Airport is the primary aviation facility for the city and indeed the entire country, Spriggs Payne has the only other paved runway in Liberia and once had the only other international commercial flights into and out of Liberia. The airport is named after James Spriggs Payne who was president of the Republic of Liberia in 1868–70 and again in 1876–78.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Spriggs Payne Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: GLRB.
Live weather
GLRBNOTAMs
GLRBReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23▸ displaced | 6,000 ft / 1,829 m | 100 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | ROBERTS APP | 124.500 MHz |
| TWR | SPRIGGS TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: SW (from about 225°), on 19% of observations, averaging 8 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25% | 1,449 ft | |
| Feb | 25% | 1,543 ft | |
| Mar | 47% | 1,568 ft | |
| Apr | 46% | 1,625 ft | |
| May | 34% | 1,543 ft | |
| Jun | 16% | 1,313 ft | |
| Jul | 9% | 1,231 ft | |
| Aug | 7% | 1,231 ft | |
| Sep | 7% | 1,276 ft | |
| Oct | 17% | 1,395 ft | |
| Nov | 33% | 1,449 ft | |
| Dec | 33% | 1,469 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,231–1,625 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Spriggs Payne Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Spriggs Payne Airport?
The ICAO code for Spriggs Payne Airport is GLMR, and its IATA code is MLW.
Where is Spriggs Payne Airport located?
Spriggs Payne Airport is medium airport located in Monrovia, Liberia, at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m).
How many runways does Spriggs Payne Airport have?
Spriggs Payne Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,000 ft / 1,829 m.
Which airlines fly to Spriggs Payne Airport?
Airlines historically serving Spriggs Payne Airport include Ethiopian Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Spriggs Payne Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Spriggs Payne Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Spriggs Payne Airport in?
Spriggs Payne Airport is in the Africa/Monrovia time zone (UTC).
What is the magnetic variation at Spriggs Payne Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Spriggs Payne Airport is approximately 5.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Spriggs Payne Airport?
The nearest airport to Spriggs Payne Airport is Roberts International Airport (ROB), about 23.9 nm to the e, followed by Buchanan Airport and Lamco Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Spriggs Payne Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.