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Pago Pago International Airport

IATA PPGICAO NSTULocal PPG🇦🇸 Pago Pago
Coordinates
14.3310°S, 170.7100°W
Elevation
32 ft (10 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
AS-WT
Time zone
Apia(UTC+13:00)
Magnetic variation
12.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
18:19
Civil dusk
18:40

About 11h 48m 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 Pago Pago International Airport

Pago Pago International Airport

Pago Pago International Airport, also known as Tafuna Airport, is a public airport located 7 miles (11.3 km) southwest of the central business district of Pago Pago, in the village and plains of Tafuna on the island of Tutuila in American Samoa, an unincorporated territory of the United States.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

NSTU

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced10,000 ft / 3,048 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
08 / 26▸ displaced3,800 ft / 1,158 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DFALEOLO APP/DEP126.900 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz
UNICUNICOM118.300 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 7 of 7 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: ESE (from about 112.5°), on 29% of observations, averaging 13 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan90%1,759 ft
Feb88%1,757 ft
Mar94%1,710 ft
Apr92%1,722 ft
May89%1,636 ft
Jun89%1,539 ft
Jul87%1,478 ft
Aug92%1,463 ft
Sep91%1,484 ft
Oct90%1,558 ft
Nov91%1,638 ft
Dec91%1,739 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,4631,759 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Pago Pago International Airport?

The ICAO code for Pago Pago International Airport is NSTU, and its IATA code is PPG.

Where is Pago Pago International Airport located?

Pago Pago International Airport is large airport located in Pago Pago, American Samoa, at an elevation of 32 ft (10 m).

How many runways does Pago Pago International Airport have?

Pago Pago International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,000 ft / 3,048 m.

Which airlines fly to Pago Pago International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Pago Pago International Airport include Hawaiian Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Pago Pago International Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Pago Pago International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Pago Pago International Airport in?

Pago Pago International Airport is in the Pacific/Apia time zone (UTC+13:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Pago Pago International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pago Pago International Airport is approximately 12.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pago Pago International Airport?

The nearest airport to Pago Pago International Airport is Ofu Airport (OFU), about 61.2 nm to the e, followed by Fagali'i Airport and Fitiuta Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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