Pago Pago International Airport (NSTU/PPG) — Pago Pago, American Samoa

• ICAO: NSTU
• Name: Pago Pago International Airport
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: -14.331
• Longitude: -170.710007
• Elevation: 31 ft
• Country: American Samoa
• Municipality: Pago Pago
• IATA Code: PPG
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: NZZO
• Timezone: Pacific/Pago_Pago
• Distance from City: 5.0 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 05/23

• Designation: 05/23
• Dimensions: 10001 X 150
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: 62/F/A/X/T
• Lighting: HIRL, MALSR RWY 05, PAPI RWY 05 & 23
• NAVAIDs: ILS/DME 05 110.3, VORTAC TUT 112.50, NDB TUT 403, NDB LOG 242
• Approach Types: ILS or LOC RWY 05, RNAV (GPS) RWY 05, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, VOR or TACAN-B
• Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 05: 1002 ft, RWY 23: 790 ft. Grooved surface. Weight limits: S-75, D-170, ST-250, DT-600 (x1000 lbs). Sea spray from surf and blow holes may drift across runway under rough sea conditions

Runway 08/26

• Designation: 08/26
• Dimensions: 3801 X 100
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: 80/F/A/X/T
• Lighting: HIRL
• NAVAIDs: N/A
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: Non-precision markings only. Grooved surface. Weight limits: S-75, D-150, ST-230, DT-550 (x1000 lbs)

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• Tower: 122.900 MHz
• Ground: No separate ground frequency published. CTAF 122.9 is used. AWOS-3PT on 127.925. Approach 118.1/118.5 MHz
• Operations: 118.300 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 118.100 MHz
• ATIS: 127.925 MHz

• AIS Tel: +1 684-733-3158
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +1 684-733-3154
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: https://portadministration.as.gov/airports/pago-pago-international-airport
• Remarks: Airport Manager: Tavita S. Fuimaono. Port Administration: +1 684-633-4251. Port Director: +1 684-258-5464. ARFF/Ramp Control: +1 684-699-9181. Airport Police: +1 684-699-9116. Airport Supervisor: +1 684-733-4511. AWOS: +1 684-699-0179. Faleolo ATC (IFR clearances): +685 42050

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: +1 684-733-3154
• Remarks: All non-scheduled flights require 24 hours prior notice from Airport Manager. No slot coordination needed

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: Customs landing rights airport (Airport of Entry). Contact Airport Manager at +1 684-733-3154 for after-hours arrangements. Foreign nationals must apply at least 72 hrs in advance. Immigration: +1 684-633-4163, [email protected]. US citizens enter freely with passport and return ticket. AU/NZ/UK citizens: 30-day permit on arrival. All others: visa required in advance

• Landing Fee: 20.00 USD per landing
• Parking Fee: N/A
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: USD
• Remarks: Landing fee: $20 USD per landing for aircraft based outside American Samoa. $20 per landing for locally based aircraft ≤12,500 lbs. Helicopters: $5 per landing. Tiedowns available

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Only port of entry in American Samoa for aircraft. US citizens/nationals: no visa needed. AU/NZ/UK citizens: 30-day permit on arrival under Visa Waiver Program. All other nationalities must apply for entry visa in advance. Proof of sufficient funds and return/onward ticket required. Immigration Office: A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building, Utulei

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• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: No noise chapter restriction found in any source
• Remarks: Lighted 226 ft tower atop Mt. Alava 4.3 SM NNE of airport. Olotele Mountain 1617 ft MSL nearby. Sea spray from surf and blow holes may drift across runway during rough sea conditions

NSFQ

• ICAO: NSFQ
• Name: Fitiuta Airport
• Distance (NM): 75.0
• Has IFR: No
• Port of Entry: No
• Immigration Remarks: N/A

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