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Faleolo International Airport

IATA APWICAO NSFA🇼🇸 Apia
Coordinates
13.8300°S, 172.0080°W
Elevation
58 ft (18 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
WS-AA
Time zone
Apia(UTC+37:00)
Magnetic variation
12° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:30
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
18:16
Civil dusk
18:38

About 11h 22m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Faleolo International Airport

Faleolo International Airport

Faleolo International Airport is an airport located 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Apia, the capital of Samoa. Until 1984, Faleolo could not accommodate jets larger than a Boeing 737. Services to the United States, Australia, or New Zealand, could only land at Pago Pago International Airport in American Samoa. Since the airport's expansion, most international traffic now uses Faleolo.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 269,843 ft / 3,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (9)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.100 MHz
APPAPP655.300 MHz
APPAPP1790.400 MHz
INFORDO118.100 MHz
INFORDO655.300 MHz
INFORDO1790.400 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz
TWRTWR655.300 MHz
TWRTWR1790.400 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Faleolo International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Faleolo International Airport?

The ICAO code for Faleolo International Airport is NSFA, and its IATA code is APW.

Where is Faleolo International Airport located?

Faleolo International Airport is large airport located in Apia, Samoa, at an elevation of 58 ft (18 m).

How many runways does Faleolo International Airport have?

Faleolo International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Faleolo International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Faleolo International Airport include Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, US Airways, Virgin Australia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Faleolo International Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Faleolo International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Faleolo International Airport in?

Faleolo International Airport is in the Pacific/Apia time zone (UTC+37:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Faleolo International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Faleolo International Airport is approximately 12° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Faleolo International Airport?

The nearest airport to Faleolo International Airport is Maota Airport (MXS), about 15.5 nm to the wnw, followed by Fagali'i Airport and Asau Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Faleolo International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.