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Airports / Samoa / APW
Large airport · APW
Faleolo International Airport.
Apia, Samoa · 58 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.5/5
Google rating
248 ratings
0
Operators based
58
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Apia, SamoaELEV 58 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.5
Google rating
248
Google reviews
ratings on Google
58
Field elevation
feet above sea level
81
Nearest alternate
nm to PPG
Field standing
81 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pago Pago International Airport (PPG).
Overview
Faleolo International Airport (NSFA / APW) is a large commercial airport serving Apia, Samoa. The field lies at an elevation of 58 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
APW has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Pago Pago International Airport (PPG, 81 nm), Hihifo Airport (WLS, 247 nm), and Vava'u International Airport (VAV, 307 nm). APW offers a single 9,843-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of APW vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from APW, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Hopefully the professionalism will improve and make the whole experience better.”
F L4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
NSFA
IATA
APW
FAA / Local
NSFA
Elevation
58 ft
Coordinates
13.8300° S · 172.0080° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,843 ft
- 08/269,843 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
APW's 9,843 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 81nmPPGPago Pago International AirportPago Pago
- 247nmWLSHihifo AirportWallis Island
- 307nmVAVVava'u International AirportVava'u Island
- 337nmIUENiue International AirportAlofi
- 381nmHPALifuka Island AirportLifuka
- 480nmTBUFua'amotu International AirportNuku'alofa
Location
Open the full mapNSFA · Faleolo International Airport · Apia, Samoa
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from APW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,268 nm | 5h 40m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,165 nm | 10h 5m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,199 nm | 10h 10m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,398 nm | 10h 38m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 4,461 nm | 10h 46m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,539 nm | 10h 57m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,625 nm | 11h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,672 nm | 11h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use APW?
- Faleolo International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at APW?
- Faleolo International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to APW?
- The closest alternate is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), about 81 nm away, followed by Hihifo Airport (WLS) at 247 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from APW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 40m (2,268 nm), San Francisco about 10h 5m (4,165 nm), Los Angeles about 10h 10m (4,199 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.