country guide
Flying in Liberia: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Liberia: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 20 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Liberia
Liberia has 20 airports and airfields in our database, of which 2 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Roberts International Airport
- Spriggs Payne Airport
- Greenville/Sinoe Airport
- Bella Yella Airport
- Buchanan Airport
- Butaw Airport
Browse all 20 Liberia airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Liberia aviation by the numbers
20 airfields on record (2 with scheduled service), 4 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport16
- Medium airport2
- Closed1
- Large airport1
Longest runways
- Roberts International Airport11,000 ft
- Spriggs Payne Airport6,000 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.