Spriggs Payne Airport (GLMR)
Medium airport · Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia
Airport data
| Name | Spriggs Payne Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GLMR |
| IATA | MLW |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°17'21" W 10°45'31" 6.28906, -10.75870 |
| Location | Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Spriggs Payne Airport at a glance
Spriggs Payne Airport is a medium airport in Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia, known to airline systems as MLW. The field elevation of 25 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GLMR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GLMR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Spriggs Payne Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roberts International Airport | GLRB | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Kenema Airport | GFKE | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Bo Airport | GFBO | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Greenville/Sinoe Airport | GLGE | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Yengema Airport | GFYE | 260 km (140 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Spriggs Payne Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 25 ft field elevation of Spriggs Payne Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 3 airports and airfields we list for Liberia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Spriggs Payne Airport
What is the ICAO code of Spriggs Payne Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Spriggs Payne Airport is GLMR, and its IATA code is MLW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Spriggs Payne Airport above sea level?
Spriggs Payne Airport sits at an elevation of 25 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Spriggs Payne Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.2891, -10.7587 — in Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Roberts International Airport, about 44 km away.
Does GLMR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GLMR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Spriggs Payne Airport?
Spriggs Payne Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.