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Airports / American Samoa / PPG
Large airport · PPG
Pago Pago International Airport.
Pago Pago, American Samoa · 32 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
105 ratings
0
Operators based
32
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Pago Pago, American SamoaELEV 32 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
105
Google reviews
ratings on Google
32
Field elevation
feet above sea level
81
Nearest alternate
nm to APW
Field standing
81 nm
To the nearest alternate
Faleolo International Airport (APW).
Overview
Located in Pago Pago, American Samoa, Pago Pago International Airport (NSTU / PPG) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 32 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into PPG for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Faleolo International Airport (APW, 81 nm), Niue International Airport (IUE, 289 nm), and Vava'u International Airport (VAV, 317 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,000-foot paved runway, PPG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from PPG depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Pago Pago.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Friendly locals and a wonderful small airport with a long runway (luckily!).”
Jeff4la5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
NSTU
IATA
PPG
FAA / Local
PPG
Elevation
32 ft
Coordinates
14.3310° S · 170.7100° 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
2 runways
longest 10,000 ft
- 05/2310,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/263,800 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft
PPG's 10,000 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.
- 81nmAPWFaleolo International AirportApia
- 289nmIUENiue International AirportAlofi
- 317nmVAVVava'u International AirportVava'u Island
- 327nmWLSHihifo AirportWallis Island
- 388nmHPALifuka Island AirportLifuka
- 486nmTBUFua'amotu International AirportNuku'alofa
Location
Open the full mapNSTU · Pago Pago International Airport · Pago Pago, American Samoa
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PPG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,269 nm | 5h 41m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,140 nm | 10h 2m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,167 nm | 10h 5m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,366 nm | 10h 33m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 4,424 nm | 10h 41m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,525 nm | 10h 55m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,641 nm | 11h 12m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,644 nm | 11h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PPG?
- Pago Pago International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,000 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 PPG?
- Pago Pago International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PPG?
- The closest alternate is Faleolo International Airport (APW), about 81 nm away, followed by Niue International Airport (IUE) at 289 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PPG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 41m (2,269 nm), San Francisco about 10h 2m (4,140 nm), Los Angeles about 10h 5m (4,167 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.