Overview
The James Spriggs Payne Airport is 6 km away from Monrovia and is used for regional and domestic flights. The airport is administered by JSPA management under the jurisdiction of the Liberia Airport Authority which manages all the domestic airfields in the country.
Runway repair work at Spriggs Payne Airfield was completed in 2014. Taxiway A is now open between the runway holding point B and the runway. The rest of taxiway A, adjoining the apron and including parking position SP 4, is open to aerodrome traffic. The airport is closed during the night.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Liberia |
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Province or District |
Montserrado |
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Nearest Town or City |
Monrovia |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
James Spriggs Payne Airport |
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Latitude |
6.288421 |
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Longitude |
-10.760738 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
25ft/8m |
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IATA Code |
MLW |
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ICAO Code |
GLMR |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Liberia Airport Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Emmanuel Taplah emmanuel.taplah@robairport.com +231886525276 and 231770555111 |
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Open From (hours) |
Sun Rise |
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Open To (hours) |
Sun Set |
Airport Picture
Runways
There is one runway at the airport.
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Runway #1 - 05 |
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Runway Dimensions |
6,000 feet (1,829 m) x 100 feet (30 m) |
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Orientation |
05 / 23 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
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Helipad #1 |
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Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Largest helicopter that can land |
Mi-26 |
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Width and Length (metres) |
40 m x 40 m |
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Surface |
Asphalt / Laterite |
Airport Infrastructure Details
| Infrastructure | |||
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| Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | Yes | Runway Lighting | Yes |
| Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | No |
| Air Traffic Control | N/A | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes, Category 5 |
| Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | N/A |
| Navigation Aids | N/A | Perimeter Fencing | N/A |
| Windsock | N/A | ||
Fuel Service Charges
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
US $ per gallon 2.89 to 3.21 / litres ($2.89 per gallon for international and $3.21 for domestic) |
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Avgas |
N/A |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
