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Tapeta Airport (TPT)

Tapeta, Liberia · small airport · 6.495° -8.873° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeTPT
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameTapeta Airport
MunicipalityTapeta
CountryLiberia
ContinentAF
Latitude6.495° N
Longitude-8.873° W
Elevation870 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryLiberia
ISO Code
RegionTapeta
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 TPT

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (6.5°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

Tapeta Airport (IATA: TPT) is a small airstrip serving Tapeta, a town in Nimba County, Liberia. It primarily supports light aircraft, charter, and occasional humanitarian flights rather than scheduled commercial airline service. Its basic facilities and remote location make it a practical but limited access point for nearby communities and surrounding agricultural or mining areas.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to schedule flights and road transfers early in the day, since afternoon thunderstorms and deteriorating roads can delay both air and ground movement.
🚖 Getting There

Road access is the main way to and from Tapeta Airport, and travel times can increase sharply during the rainy season from May to October. Arrange a 4x4 vehicle and a local driver in advance, and confirm the airstrip's operational status before flying in. For reliable commercial connections, consider using larger Liberian airports such as Roberts International (ROB) or Spriggs Payne (MLW) and continuing overland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines fly to Tapeta Airport?
A: No major scheduled airlines are based at Tapeta; service is typically limited to charter, private, and occasional humanitarian flights. Check locally or with operators before planning travel.

Q: What is the airport code for Tapeta?
A: The IATA code is TPT. No public ICAO code is commonly listed for this small airstrip.

Q: How far is Tapeta Airport from the town center?
A: The airport sits just outside Tapeta, so it is a short drive to the town center, though exact transfer time depends on road conditions.

Q: Are there passenger facilities at Tapeta Airport?
A: Expect very basic facilities, if any. There may be no regular terminal services, so arrange ground transport, water, and supplies in advance.
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