Spriggs Payne Airport

GLMR / MLW

Monrovia, LR

Last Updated
May 14, 19:00Z

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Currently using: GLRB
Weather Source: Roberts International Airport (GLRB)
Distance: 24nm / 44km from GLMR

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 3 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
6 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GLRB 141900Z 24006KT 9999 FEW019 FEW022CB 29/26 Q1009 NOSIG RMK CB-SE

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 25 ft
FEW 1,900 ft AGL
FEW 2,200 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,925 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,225 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Spriggs Payne Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 6 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,900 ft, few at 2,200 ft (CB). Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,200 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 23:00Z and 02:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (25 ft)
Pressure Alt
153 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,839 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF GLRB 141700Z 1418/1518 24008KT 9999 BKN016 FEW025CB BECMG 1419/1422 15007KT FEW024CB TEMPO 1423/1502 VRB02KT 900 -TSRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:03Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
23:00Z TEMPO
+4h
LIFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 0.9 km
Light Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LMR
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
6,000 ft 100 ft ASP 40°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Spriggs Payne Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GLMR
IATA Code: MLW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 25 ft MSL

Location

City: Monrovia
Country: LR
Latitude: 6.289060°
Longitude: -10.758700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Spriggs Payne Airport

Overview

Spriggs Payne Airport serves as a critical medium-sized airport located in Monrovia, Liberia. Situated at an elevation of 25 feet above mean sea level, the airport plays a significant role in supporting regional and domestic aviation operations in Liberia's capital city.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 25 ft MSL suggests a coastal environment typical of Monrovia, which can experience high humidity and variable wind conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime weather influences, including occasional low visibility and wind shifts associated with coastal atmospheric patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (05/23) with an asphalted surface measuring 6000 feet in length. Its geographical coordinates at 6.289060, -10.758700 place it in a coastal region, which may introduce specific navigational and meteorological considerations for incoming and outgoing aircraft.

Approach Considerations

The 6000-foot runway allows for operations of medium-sized aircraft, with approaches potentially influenced by the coastal orientation. Runway 05/23 provides directional flexibility dependent on prevailing wind conditions, with pilots advised to monitor local wind patterns during approach and departure planning.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.