Maota Airport
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About Maota Airport
Maota Airport is the main domestic airport on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. It is situated near Salelologa at the east end of Savai'i. The airport is located 10 minutes south of Salelologa township and ferry terminal. The airport has been in operation since the early 1990s. It was tar-sealed in 1994, and declared a customs port of entry in 1997. In the past, the airport has served flights from Faleolo International Airport on the main island Upolu and Asau Airport at the northwest end of Savai'i, but domestic flights were discontinued before 2000. The airport was refurbished in late 2020, and Samoa Airways resumed domestic flights in September that year.
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Live weather
NSMALive departures & arrivals
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Where you can fly from here
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Map
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Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Maota Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Maota Airport?
The ICAO code for Maota Airport is NSMA, and its IATA code is MXS.
Where is Maota Airport located?
Maota Airport is small airport located in Maota, Samoa.
What time zone is Maota Airport in?
Maota Airport is in the Pacific/Apia time zone (UTC+37:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Maota Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Maota 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 Maota Airport?
The nearest airport to Maota Airport is Faleolo International Airport (APW), about 15.5 nm to the ese, followed by Asau Airport and Fagali'i Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Maota Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.