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Faleolo Intl (NSFA/APW) — Apia, Samoa

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: Available 24h
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 08/26
Elevation: 58 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 9/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-04

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NSFA
Name: Faleolo Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -13.83
Longitude: -172.007996
Elevation: 58 ft
Country: Samoa
Municipality: Apia
IATA Code: APW
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: NZZO
Timezone: Pacific/Apia
Distance from City: 35.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 9843 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: 058FBXT
Lighting: Edge lights (intensity control), REIL both ends
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (FA 113.90), NDB (FA)
Approach Types: ILS Cat I (RWY 08), RNAV (GPS), VOR
Remarks: RWY 08 elev 58 ft, RWY 26 elev 11 ft. True headings 078/258. Fire cat 8. ILS Cat I DA 500 ft.

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 118.100 MHz
Operations: 118.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 126.900 MHz
ATIS: 118.100 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Faleolo Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: H24. Four divisions on 24hr shifts: ATC, Rescue Fire Service (Cat 8), Aviation Security, Terminal.

Contacts

AIS Tel: +685 23201
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +685 23201
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.samoaairports.com/
Remarks: Samoa Airport Authority: [email protected]. Fuel: PPS Ltd ([email protected], www.ppssamoa.com). Oceania Aviation Samoa (handler/FBO). IFPLS handling available ([email protected]). ATC clearances on 126.9 MHz. Civil aviation authority: Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure (MWTI).

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: Landing permit may be required for private/non-revenue and charter flights.

Customs

Open: 00:00
Close: 23:59
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Customs available for all scheduled flights. Ministry for Revenue Customs Dept tel: +685 21561.

Fees

Landing Fee: 22.00 WST per 1000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: 11.00 WST per 1000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: WST
Remarks: Aerodrome Facility Charge WST 100 per departing pax (from 1 Mar 2026). Departure tax WST 80 per pax (12+ yrs, up from WST 65). Pax under 12 exempt. Total airport charges WST 180 per departing pax. Fees per Airport Authority (Fees, Charges and Levies) Amendment Regulations 2026, first review since 2013.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Jet A-1 available during hours of scheduled operations. Supplied by local provider. Contact Oceania Aviation Samoa for current availability and pricing.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Primary international port of entry for Samoa. Immigration Division tel: +685 20291 / +685 20292.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Serves B737-800, B767, B777, A320; B747 during peak periods.

Airport Services

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Samoa Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 3d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure

Private / GA Operations:

Landing permit required. Verify overflight requirements with MWTI directly.

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Active NOTAMs

P0496/26

warning

No fuel available

JET A1 FUEL NOT AVBL, EXC SKED AND HOSP FLIGHTS

2026-10-05 19:20 UTC 2026-11-05 04:00 UTC

P0494/26

warning

No fuel available

JET A1 FUEL NOT AVBL, EXC SKED AND HOSP FLIGHTS

2026-10-05 02:45 UTC 2026-12-05 04:00 UTC

P0491/26

caution

Runway restriction

ALL ACFT TO STRICTLY FOLLOW NOSEWHEEL GUIDE LINES ON RWY 08 TURNING NODE TO AVOID TIGHT TURNS ON DETERIORATING RWY SFC

2026-10-01 11:12 UTC 2026-12-31 11:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

NSMA Maota Airport 15 NM NSAU Asau Airport 41 NM NSTU Pago Pago International Airport 81 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at NSFA?: The tower frequency at Faleolo Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at NSFA?: Faleolo Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does NSFA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Faleolo Intl (Samoa). Permit details for Samoa
Is customs available at NSFA?: Yes, customs at Faleolo Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
Where is NSFA located?: Faleolo Intl (NSFA) is located in Apia, Samoa.
What is the IATA code for NSFA?: The IATA code for Faleolo Intl is APW.
Does NSFA have an ILS approach?: Yes, Faleolo Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.
Is NSFA a port of entry?: Yes, Faleolo Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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