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Faleolo Intl (NSFA/APW) — Apia, Samoa
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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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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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.
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
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Primary international port of entry for Samoa. Immigration Division tel: +685 20291 / +685 20292.
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.
Active NOTAMs
P0434/26
caution
VOR out of service
113.9 MHZ 'FA' VOR U/S
2026-09-11 00:01:00
2026-09-26 05:00:00
P0378/26
caution
VOR issue
'FA' VOR OKAY
2026-08-05 23:50:43
Until further notice
P0396/26
info
APP/TWR/FIS 118.1 MHZ A/G FAC REDUCED COVERAGE BEYOND 50NM RADIUS
NSFA, USE HF FREQ 8846 KHZ
2026-08-17 05:45:00
2026-11-17 00:00:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).
- 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.
- How long is the runway at NSFA?
- The main runway at Faleolo Intl (08/26) measures 9843 X 148.
- 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.