What is the tower frequency at NSFA?

The tower frequency at Faleolo Intl is 118.1, 655.3, 1790.4 MHz.

Does NSFA require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Faleolo Intl (Samoa).

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Faleolo Intl

Faleolo Intl (NSFA/APW) serves Apia, Samoa. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 58 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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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: N/A
Timezone: Pacific/Apia
Distance from City: 26.4 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 9843 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR, Visual
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100, 655.300, 1790.400 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: WST 22 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: WST 11 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: WST
Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at NSFA.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at NSFA.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Primary international port of entry. Apia, Faleolo Intl. Full customs.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Polynesian gateway. NZ and Australian connections.

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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Nearby Airports

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

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, 655.3, 1790.4 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).

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