Roberts International Airport (IATA: ROB, ICAO: GLRB), informally also known as Robertsfield, is an international airport in the West African nation of Liberia. Located near the town of Harbel, the single runway airport is about 35 miles (56 km) outside of the nation's capital of Monrovia, and as an origin and destination point is referred to as "Monrovia" and locally is often referred to simply as "RIA."
The facility, with its 11,000 feet (3,400 m) long runway, was an emergency landing site for the United States' Space Shuttle program and is the principal airport in the country and one of only two with paved runways in the nation. The airport is named in honor of Joseph Jenkins Roberts, the first President of Liberia.
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Location Details |
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Country |
Liberia |
Latitude |
6.233789 |
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Province / District |
Marguibi County |
Longitude |
-10.36231 |
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Town or City (Closest) |
Monrovia |
Elevation (ft and m) |
31 ft / 9 m |
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Airfield Name |
Roberts Intl Airport |
IATA and ICAO Codes |
ROB & GLBR |
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Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
Runways
There is only one runway at the airport. There is plan to rehabilitate the runway in the first semester of 2016. There is no helipad designated as such but helicopters can land easily at the runway and in the parking area.
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
11,000 ft (3,535 m) x 150 ft (46 m) |
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Orientation |
0422 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
There is one Terminal at the airport and the services offered are limited. There are some small shops at the duty free with one selling biscuits and soft drinks.
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
No |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
8 |
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Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
No |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
No |
VOR |
To be installed by December 2015. |
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ILS |
Yes |
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Due to the Ebola virus epidemic in Liberia, certain airlines have suspended various and/or all services to Roberts International Airport. Currently the following airlines are serving the airport:
- Royal Air Maroc
- Brussels Air
- Air Cote d’Ivoire
- DHL cargo
- ARIK Air
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Performance for 2014 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly |
Daily |
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Total aircraft movements |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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Total passengers |
166,876 |
13,906 |
463 |
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Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
366 mt |
n/a |
n/a |
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Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
1,711.786 mt |
n/a |
n/a |
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Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
217 |
18 |
0.6 |
Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: |
AN-124, B-747, B-777, B-767 |
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Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
B-747, B-767, A-330 |
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Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
n/a |
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Storage Area (mt) |
366 mt |
Cubic Meters (m³) |
366 m³ |
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Cargo Handling Equipment Available |
Yes |
If "Yes" specify below |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
30 mt |
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Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 |
Yes |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes |
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Storage Facilities
There is a very limited storage facility at the airport composed of the basement at the terminal. There is a project in the pipeline to increase the storage capacity.
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
More detailed Navigation charges can be found in the following annex: Annex II: Roberts Airport Charges
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Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
Night Landing |
Night Take-Off |
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0 |
7,000 |
50 |
50 |
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7,001 |
136,000 |
50 |
50 |
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136,001 |
and over |
50 |
50 |
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Note 1: Night landing hours are between 1800 - 0700 hours Note 2: Parking charges are for each 6 hours or part thereof Note 3: All of these charges are administered by the National Airport Authority. |
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Fuel Services Charges
The fuel is provided by Total Liberia which should be contacted directly by the air carrier to pay them. The airport is not responsible for this operation.
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Price per Unit |
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Jet A-1 |
0.85 |
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Avgas |
2.3775 |
Cargo Terminal Charges
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Import |
Rate US$ / kg |
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Handling Charge per kg |
$0.10 + $10 |
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Break Bulk Fee |
n/a |
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Diplomatic Mail |
$0.10 + $10 |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
n/a |
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Cold Storage Fee |
$0.20 + $10 |
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Delivery outside normal working hours |
n/a |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
n/a |
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Storage per kg per day – Grace period hours |
10 grace period |
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Export |
Rate US$ / kg |
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Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo |
5% kg + $10 |
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International Air WayBill |
$10 |
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Local Air WayBill |
$10 |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
$10 |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
$10 |
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Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
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Storage charges per kg per day |
5% kg x days |
Air-bridge Charges
There is no Air-bridge available at the airport.
Security
The security is ensured by the National Air Authority. A scanner machine is available to scan the luggage at the terminal. The level of security is fair.
Companies Available
For information on Liberia Airport contact details, please see the following links:
4.5 Liberia Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
