RVC · · River Cess Airport and Heliport

River Cess Airport and Heliport (RVC)

River Cess, Liberia · small airport · 5.473° -9.585° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeRVC
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameRiver Cess Airport and Heliport
MunicipalityRiver Cess
CountryLiberia
ContinentAF
Latitude5.473° N
Longitude-9.585° W
Elevation27 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryLiberia
ISO Code
RegionRiver Cess
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Monrovia
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+0
DST OffsetUTC+0
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving RVC

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (5.5°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

River Cess Airport and Heliport (RVC) is a small regional airport serving River Cess, a coastal town in south-central Liberia. The facility features both a runway and a heliport, supporting limited commercial flights as well as helicopter operations, which are vital for connecting remote communities along Liberia's Atlantic coast. It plays a key role in regional transportation for both passengers and cargo in Grand Bassa and River Cess counties.

💡 Local Tip
Bring cash in Liberian dollars, as mobile signal and card payment options can be unreliable in the River Cess area, and local vendors rarely accept foreign currency.
🚖 Getting There

Ground transportation options are limited, so arranging a vehicle in advance through a local contact or hotel is strongly recommended. The town center is a short drive from the airport, and motorcycle taxis are commonly available for short trips. Travelers should confirm return transport before arrival, as services can be sporadic.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there regular scheduled flights to River Cess Airport?
A: Scheduled commercial service is limited; flights are typically operated by small regional carriers on an as-needed basis.

Q: Does the airport have both runway and helicopter facilities?
A: Yes, the facility includes a runway for fixed-wing aircraft and a dedicated heliport for rotary-wing operations.

Q: What is the airport primarily used for?
A: It serves regional passenger travel, humanitarian missions, and cargo transport for the surrounding coastal communities.

Q: Are there immigration or customs facilities at RVC?
A: No, the airport handles domestic traffic only and does not have international customs or immigration services.

AI-generated content · Generated Jun 28, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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