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Large airport · Apia, Samoa

Faleolo International Airport

Services to the United States, Australia, or New Zealand, could only land at Pago Pago International Airport in American Samoa. Its IATA code is APW. Its ICAO code is NSFA. It has 1 runway, longest 9,843 ft (ASP). Elevation 58 ft.

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Airport facts

LocationApia, Samoa
IATA codeAPW
ICAO codeNSFA
TypeLarge airport
Runways1 runway, longest 9,843 ft (ASP)
Elevation58 ft
Scheduled serviceYes
Coordinates13.8300° S, 172.0080° W

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What Faleolo International Airport is known for

Services to the United States, Australia, or New Zealand, could only land at Pago Pago International Airport in American Samoa.

History

Until 1984, Faleolo could not accommodate jets larger than a Boeing 737.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Faleolo International Airport?

Services to the United States, Australia, or New Zealand, could only land at Pago Pago International Airport in American Samoa.

What is the airport code for Faleolo International Airport?

Faleolo International Airport — its IATA code is APW and its ICAO code is NSFA.

Where is Faleolo International Airport located?

Faleolo International Airport serves Apia, Samoa. Its coordinates are 13.8300° S, 172.0080° W.

What is the history of Faleolo International Airport?

Until 1984, Faleolo could not accommodate jets larger than a Boeing 737.

Sources

Page last updated 13 November 2026.