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Flag of LiberiaAirports in Liberia

Liberia has 19 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 2 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Monrovia, is served by Roberts International Airport (ROB) and Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW).

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List of airports in Liberia

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
Roberts International Airport Meet & Greet → Monrovia ROB GLRB Large airport 31 ft
Spriggs Payne Airport Monrovia MLW GLMR Medium airport 25 ft
Greenville/Sinoe Airport (no scheduled flights) Greenville SNI GLGE Medium airport 10 ft
Bella Yella Airport (no scheduled flights) Beliyela BYL BYL Small airport 690 ft
Buchanan Airport (no scheduled flights) Buchanan UCN GLBU Small airport 41 ft
Cape Palmas Airport (no scheduled flights) Harper CPA GLCP Small airport 20 ft
Foya Airport (no scheduled flights) Foya FOY FOY Small airport 1,480 ft
Grand Cess Airport (no scheduled flights) Grand Cess GRC GRC Small airport 28 ft
Nimba Airport (no scheduled flights) Nimba NIA GLNA Small airport 1,632 ft
River Cess Airport and Heliport (no scheduled flights) River Cess RVC RVC Small airport 27 ft
Sasstown Airport (no scheduled flights) Sasstown SAZ GLST Small airport 6 ft
Tapeta Airport (no scheduled flights) Tapeta TPT TPT Small airport 870 ft
Tchien Airport (no scheduled flights) Zwedru THC GLTN Small airport 790 ft
Voinjama Airport (no scheduled flights) Voinjama VOI GLVA Small airport 1,400 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Liberia has 19 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #158 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 2 medium-sized airports and 2 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 16 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Liberia

The main international gateways are Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia. The capital, Monrovia, is served by Roberts International Airport (ROB) and Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 1 city across Liberia, with 2 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The highest airport is Nimba Airport (NIA) at 1,632 ft (497 m) above sea level.

Airport services and alternatives

At 1 airport in Liberia — ROB — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. Among its neighbours, Côte d'Ivoire (7 large/medium airports), Sierra Leone (4 large/medium airports) and Guinea (1 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Liberia.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Liberia?

Liberia has 19 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 2 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Monrovia, is served by Roberts International Airport (ROB) and Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW).

What are the main international airports in Liberia?

Roberts International Airport (ROB), Monrovia.

Which airport serves Monrovia?

Roberts International Airport — IATA code ROB and Spriggs Payne Airport — IATA code MLW.