MLW - Spriggs Payne Airport

Monrovia, Liberia

IATA Code: MLW · Monrovia, Liberia

The airport code MLW is the IATA identifier for Spriggs Payne Airport. You may also find it referred to as Monrovia Airport (MLW).

Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) serves Monrovia, Liberia, in the Africa fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

MLW is the IATA airport code for Spriggs Payne Airport, located in Monrovia, Liberia. The airport is situated at coordinates 6.2891°N, 10.7587°W. The current jet fuel price in the Africa region is $5.56/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Africa)

$5.56/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
MLW
City
Monrovia
Country
Liberia
Timezone
Africa/Monrovia
Latitude
6.2891°
Longitude
-10.7587°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Africa

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from MLW

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
ROB - Monrovia 44 km $685 $1/passenger
KEN - Kenema 184 km $2,865 $6/passenger
KBS - Bo 215 km $3,347 $7/passenger
BTE - Bonthe 238 km $3,705 $7/passenger
GBK - Gbangbatok 243 km $3,783 $8/passenger
WYE - Yengema 260 km $4,048 $8/passenger
NZE - Nzerekore 283 km $4,406 $9/passenger
KSI - Kissidougou 327 km $5,091 $10/passenger
HGS - Freetown 351 km $5,464 $11/passenger
MJC - Man 367 km $5,713 $11/passenger
FNA - Freetown 373 km $5,807 $12/passenger
CPA - Greenville 400 km $6,227 $12/passenger
FAA - Faranah 417 km $6,492 $13/passenger
DJO - Daloa 477 km $7,426 $15/passenger
CKY - Conakry 482 km $7,504 $15/passenger
SPY - San Pedro 485 km $7,550 $15/passenger
KEO - Odienne 501 km $7,800 $16/passenger
FIG - Fira 547 km $8,516 $17/passenger
LEK - Labe 585 km $9,107 $18/passenger
GII - Siguiri 598 km $9,310 $19/passenger
ASK - Yamoussoukro 600 km $9,341 $19/passenger
BYK - Bouake 648 km $10,088 $20/passenger
HGO - Korhogo 669 km $10,415 $21/passenger
KGG - Kedougou 717 km $11,162 $22/passenger
BKO - Bamako 760 km $11,832 $24/passenger
ABJ - Abidjan 764 km $11,894 $24/passenger
BQE - Bubaque 788 km $12,268 $25/passenger
KSS - Sikasso 790 km $12,299 $25/passenger
OXB - Bissau 823 km $12,812 $26/passenger
KDA - Kolda 868 km $13,513 $27/passenger
TUD - Tambacounda 887 km $13,809 $28/passenger
BOY - Bobo-dioulasso 890 km $13,856 $28/passenger
KYS - Kayes 914 km $14,229 $28/passenger
ZIG - Ziguinchor 923 km $14,369 $29/passenger
NYI - Sunyani 938 km $14,603 $29/passenger
CSK - Cap Skiring 945 km $14,712 $29/passenger
BXE - Bakel 970 km $15,101 $30/passenger
SEY - Selibabi 1,001 km $15,584 $31/passenger
TKD - Takoradi 1,006 km $15,661 $31/passenger
KMS - Kumasi 1,014 km $15,786 $32/passenger
BJL - Banjul 1,015 km $15,802 $32/passenger
KLC - Kaolack 1,048 km $16,315 $33/passenger
MAX - Matam 1,072 km $16,689 $33/passenger
KED - Kaedi 1,138 km $17,716 $35/passenger
KFA - Kiffa 1,148 km $17,872 $36/passenger
TML - Tamale 1,149 km $17,888 $36/passenger
DSS - Diass 1,159 km $18,043 $36/passenger
AEO - Aioun El Atrouss 1,165 km $18,137 $36/passenger
MZI - Mopti 1,170 km $18,215 $36/passenger
ACC - Accra 1,174 km $18,277 $37/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your MLW Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Africa region has jet fuel priced at $5.56/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Monrovia

Monrovia has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, typically ranging from 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F). Travelers should expect humidity and potential monsoon or rainy seasons depending on the time of year. Lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended, and staying hydrated is essential when navigating the airport and surrounding area.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through MLW

MLW operates within the African fuel pricing region. Aviation infrastructure across Africa has seen significant investment in recent years, with many airports modernizing facilities to accommodate growing passenger numbers. Travelers should verify visa requirements, vaccination certificates (particularly yellow fever), and currency exchange options before arrival.

Planning Your Trip via MLW

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