Spriggs Payne Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
MLW
ICAO Code
GLMR
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Spriggs Payne Airport is a smaller airport serving Monrovia and nearby areas in Liberia. It primarily handles regional and domestic flights with a compact passenger terminal and limited passenger throughput compared with larger international airports.

Spriggs Payne Airport
Elevation: 7 m
6.2891, -10.7587

Terminal Guide for Spriggs Payne Airport #

A single small terminal handles arrivals and departures with basic check-in and baggage facilities. Commercial offerings are minimal and passenger processing is straightforward but can be affected by staffing and operating hours.

Getting to and From Spriggs Payne Airport #

Common ground transport options are taxis and private transfers; travel time to central Monrovia is generally under 30 minutes depending on traffic and destination.

  • Taxis / private transfer: The principal ways to reach the city - have local currency ready.
  • Bus / shared transport: Local minibuses may run but schedules are informal and reliability varies.
  • Driving: If using a private car, parking is usually available nearby but security considerations vary by area.

Plan transfers and avoid assuming 24-hour availability of services.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Spriggs Payne Airport #

Facilities are limited: small waiting areas, restrooms and possibly a kiosk. Wi‑Fi and charging points are unlikely; bring portable power. Accessibility services and luggage storage are minimal - notify your airline if you need assistance.

Hotels and Layovers at Spriggs Payne Airport #

Accommodation near the airport is in Monrovia and surrounding areas; there are no major on-airport hotels. For overnight stays arrange a hotel in Monrovia and confirm airport pickup or taxi availability, particularly for arrivals outside daylight hours.

Tips for Spriggs Payne Airport #

  • Expect limited services and short operating hours - plan ground transport in advance.
  • Carry Liberian currency for taxis and small purchases; card acceptance at small airports is often limited.
  • Check visa and entry requirements for Liberia in advance; immigration services may be small and queues uneven.

Weather & Climate near Spriggs Payne Airport #

Climate

Spriggs Payne Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (4456 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 70 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 32°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

157 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (369 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

369 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (851 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

851 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.4h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (835 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

835 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (499 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

499 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (706 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

706 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (540 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

540 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (202 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

202 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

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