Roberts International Airport (GLRB)
Large airport · Monrovia, Margibi County, Liberia
Airport data
| Name | Roberts International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GLRB |
| IATA | ROB |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°14'2" W 10°21'44" 6.23379, -10.36230 |
| Location | Monrovia, Margibi County, Liberia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 11,000 ft (3353 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Roberts International Airport at a glance
Roberts International Airport is a large airport in Monrovia, Margibi County, Liberia, known to airline systems as ROB. The field elevation of 31 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GLRB 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, 04/22, offers 11,000 ft (3353 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GLRB 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 Roberts International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spriggs Payne Airport | GLMR | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Greenville/Sinoe Airport | GLGE | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Kenema Airport | GFKE | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Bo Airport | GFBO | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Yengema Airport | GFYE | 275 km (149 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Roberts International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 31 ft field elevation of Roberts International 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 Roberts International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Roberts International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Roberts International Airport is GLRB, and its IATA code is ROB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Roberts International Airport above sea level?
Roberts International Airport sits at an elevation of 31 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Roberts International Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.2338, -10.3623 — in Monrovia, Margibi County, Liberia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Spriggs Payne Airport, about 44 km away.
Does GLRB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GLRB 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 Roberts International Airport?
Roberts International Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 11,000 ft (3353 m) with a ASP surface.