2.2 Liberia Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: World Aero Data information on Liberia
Liberia Civil Aviation Authority, established in 2005, regulates the aviation sector in the country. Currently there is no national carrier. Only few chartered companies offer their services internally and regionally.
For information on Liberia Airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.5 Liberia Airport Company Contact List
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
For Overflight/Landing permit request application for non-scheduled passengers / cargo flights must contact the following:
| Phone | ||
|---|---|---|
| Liberia CAA landing Permit | lcaalandingpermit@liberiacaa.com | (231) 776-998-819 |
| Liberia CAA Over Flight | lcaaoverflt@liberiacaa.com | (231) 776-998-819 |
A 72 hours processing lead time is required for a landing or over flight permit to be issued by the Authority. The only exceptions are emergency and diplomatic clearances where the permit will be issued only after the receipt of the request. In order to facilitate the process for frequent requesting users, LCCA is developing a database to expedite this process. All end users who completely fill up the below form through which they will have their data on file, can request within 48 hours and receive the necessary permit. For all other requests, the regular 72 hour time frame will remain enforced.
Under the Air Service Licensing Regulation, copies of the following documents must be submitted for each aircraft to be operated in and out of Liberia along with the completed application form for Air Service Licenses.
1. Application for Air Service License (ASL); form no. FSS-GEN- FORM 007A01/2006 must be filled for the issuance or renewal of ASL.
2. Aircraft information:
- Certificate of Airworthiness
- Radio Station License
- Weight & Balance Report for Aircraft
- Certificate of Insurance
- Certificate of Registration
- Aircraft equipment listing
- Maintenance release
- Operating Permit from Country of Registry (AOC)
3. Pilot information:
- Pilot’s License with type ratings
- Pilot’s Medical Certificate
- Supporting Documents – Aircraft and Pilot (Employers’ ID card or contract)
- Pilot’s Passport
- Pilot’s Visa into Liberia
- Proficiency check report (recurrent training) REVISED 02 2011 FSS-RQ DOC 007A 02/2006
- Total hours by type and position
- Dangerous goods training record
- CRM if applicable
- Pilot’s initial aircraft type training report
- Emergency underwriter training (if applicable)
- Radio Telephony License
4. Other requirements:
- Emergency Response Plan
- Aircraft Operator’s Security Program to be approved by LCAA
- Copy of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) that encompasses Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea
- Company Operation Manual
- All pertinent documents of the aircraft, flight and maintenance crew must be submitted to LCAA
- Aircraft and operational home base facilities (maintenance organization) are to be inspected by LCAA Inspectors prior to issuance of ASL
- Operator who wishes to include additional aircraft on the Air Service License already issued, will be required to pay a fee of US $1,800.00 for each additional aircraft to be included on your license. The duration of Air Service License is 12 Calendar Months.
- Aircraft and operational home base facilities (maintenance organization) are to be inspected by LCAA Inspectors prior to aircraft arrival in Liberia
- An ASL fee of US $3,000 for short haul regional operation in and out of Liberia
- An ASL fee of US $5,000 for long haul regional operation in and out of Liberia
5. Business Registration, Documentations (Local and or Foreign):
- Legal document - which serves to officially provide the link between the Foreign Base Company, the operator of the aircraft, and the locally registered company (if applicable)
- Report including availability of financial resources and composition of Capital (if applicable)
- Feasibility studies and 5-year business plan (if applicable)
2.2.1 Liberia Roberts International Airport
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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|---|---|
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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/
2.2.2 Liberia Spriggs Payne International Airport
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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|---|---|
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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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|---|---|
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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|---|---|
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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
2.2.3 Liberia Greenville National Airfield
Airport Overview
The airfield is only used by ASPEN / MAF flights.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Liberia |
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Province or District |
Greenville District / Sinoe County |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Greenville (4km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Greenville/Sinoe Airport R.E. Murray Airport |
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Latitude |
5.035348 |
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Longitude |
-9.063423 |
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Elevation |
14.5 m |
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IATA Code |
SNI |
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ICAO Code |
GLGE |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
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Management Contact Person |
N/A |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Liberian Red Cross |
Runway
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Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
1,313 m x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
01/19 |
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Runway Surface |
Laterite |
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Runway Condition |
Usable |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, manual physical check carried out |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
Yes, from drums |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes, available space for parking 2 aircraft |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Damaged |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.4 Liberia Cape Palmas A. Tubman Airport (Harper District)
Airport Overview
There are two available Runways: 23 and 05. Helicopters are not restricted.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Liberia |
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Province or District |
Harper District / Maryland / County |
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Nearest Town or City |
Harper City |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Cape Palmas A. Tubman Airport |
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Latitude |
4.369275 |
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Longitude |
-7.685122 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
12.5 m |
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IATA Code |
CPA |
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ICAO Code |
GLCP |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
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Management Contact Person |
N/A |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
WFP, UNHCR, German Agro Action |
Runways
| Runway # 1 | |
|---|---|
| Runway Dimensions | 1,000 m x 30 m |
| Runway Orientation | 06 / 24 |
| Runway Surface | Laterite |
| Runway Condition | Good, reconditioned in 2019 |
Airport Infrastructure Details
| Infrastructure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | No | Runway Lighting | No |
| Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | Yes, manual labor |
| Air Traffic Control | No | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes |
| Weather Information | Yes, new weather station available | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
| Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | No |
| Windsock | 1 functioning, 1 damaged | ||
Fuel Services Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.6 Liberia Tenebu National Airfield (Voinjama)
Airport Overview
Airstrip is being used currently by Samaritan’s Purse/ Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). MAF is using their Cessna Caravan.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Liberia |
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Province or District |
Voinjama District / Lofa / County |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Voinjama (9km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Tenebu Airfield |
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Latitude |
8.327676 |
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Longitude |
-9.768756 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
546.1 M |
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IATA Code |
VOI |
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ICAO Code |
GLVA |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
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Management Contact Person |
N/A |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
USAID has an office in Voinjama. |
Runway
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Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
1 500 (1200 usable) x 37 mts |
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Runway Orientation |
03/21 |
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Runway Surface |
Laterite |
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Runway Condition |
Usable |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes, manual labour |
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Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
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Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.7 Liberia William D. Coleman Airfield (Zwedru)
Airport Overview
The airstrip is open. MAF are using the airfield with their Cessna Caravan.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Liberia |
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Province or District |
Tchien District Grand Gedeh |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Zwedru (0 km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
William D. Coleman Airfield |
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Latitude |
6.0053778 |
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Longitude |
-8.138667 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
702 feet / 214m |
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IATA Code |
THC |
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ICAO Code |
GLTN |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
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Management Contact Person |
N/A |
Runway
| Runway # 1 | |
|---|---|
| Runway Dimensions | 1,500 m x 40 m |
| Runway Orientation | |
| Runway Surface | Compacted Laterite |
| Runway Condition | |
Airport Operational Details
| Infrastructure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | N/A | Runway Lighting | No |
| Refueling Capacity | N/A | Ground Handling Services | Yes |
| Air Traffic Control | No | Fire Fighting Equipment | (1 or 2) only standard fire extinguishers available. No specialised equipment available |
| Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes, 400 m2 |
| Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | N/A |
| Windsock | N/A | ||
Fuel Services Charges
There is no commercial fuel available at the airfield.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties are requested at the airfield.
2.2.8 Liberia Foya National Airport
Airport Overview
The Foya Airfield is in very good condition. However, there is no fence. It was constructed in 2013 by Samaritan’s Purse and in 2016 it was upgraded to a laterite airfield.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Liberia |
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Province or District |
Foya District / Lofa County |
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Nearest Town or City |
Foya (10 km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Foya Airstrip |
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Latitude |
8.356236 |
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Longitude |
-10.227417 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
450 m |
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IATA Code |
FOY |
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ICAO Code |
N/A |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
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Management Contact Person |
N/A |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Yes, Samaritan's Purse |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
1280 m x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
01 / 19 |
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Runway Surface |
Laterite |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, manual |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
Yes, refueling out of drums is possible |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes, manual labor available |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes, manual |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
| Price per Litre USD - $ | |
|---|---|
| Jet A-1 | N/A |
| Avgas | N/A |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A