VOI · GLVA · Voinjama Airport

Voinjama Airport (VOI)

Voinjama, Liberia · small airport · 8.323° -9.769° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeVOI
ICAO CodeGLVA
Typesmall airport
NameVoinjama Airport
MunicipalityVoinjama
CountryLiberia
ContinentAF
Latitude8.323° N
Longitude-9.769° W
Elevation1400 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryLiberia
ISO Code
RegionVoinjama
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 VOI

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (8.3°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

Voinjama Airport is a small regional airfield serving Voinjama, the capital of Lofa County in northern Liberia, near the borders with Guinea and Sierra Leone. It provides essential air access to a remote and historically significant region, though commercial service is limited and most flights operate on an irregular or charter basis. The facility primarily supports humanitarian, government, and occasional private aviation traffic rather than scheduled passenger service.

💡 Local Tip
If traveling overland, depart Monrovia early in the morning to maximize daylight driving hours and ensure you reach Voinjama before nightfall, as road conditions and limited lighting make after-dark travel inadvisable in this border region.
🚖 Getting There

Most travelers reach Voinjama by road from Monrovia, a journey of roughly 8-10 hours that can be significantly longer during the rainy season due to poor road conditions. Shared taxis and bush taxis operate along the route but require patience and flexibility. Charter flights, when available, can be arranged through operators in Monrovia or via humanitarian agencies working in the region.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Voinjama Airport have scheduled commercial flights?
A: No scheduled commercial service operates from VOI. Travelers typically rely on charter flights, UN/Mission aircraft, or overland routes from Monrovia.

Q: What is the airport primarily used for?
A: It serves humanitarian missions, government transport, and occasional private flights supporting the Lofa County region.

Q: Are there passenger terminal facilities at the airport?
A: Facilities are minimal, consistent with its small_airport classification. Expect basic infrastructure without extensive amenities.

Q: What is the nearest major city to Voinjama Airport?
A: The airport is located in Voinjama itself, with Monrovia approximately 350 km to the southeast across challenging terrain.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 27, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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NZE Nzérékoré Airport Nzérékoré, Guinea 130.6 km 81.2 mi View →

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