2.2 Samoa Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?id=WS24703
National Airlines
Samoa Airways, Samoa’s national air carrier, is licensed and certified by the Ministry to operate scheduled and non-scheduled air services. Flights to Australia and New Zealand depart from Faleolo Airport and to American Samoa from Fangali’I Airport.
Talofa Airways operates flights to American Samoa and Tonga from Fagali’I Airport.
Foreign Air Carriers
Air New Zealand operates B767 services to Los Angeles via Samoa and Airbus A320 services to/from Auckland alternating with the B767.
Air Pacific operates twice weekly, scheduled flights to/from Nadi, Fiji, utilizing B737-800, with a weekly flight through Samoa to Honolulu.
Virgin Australia operates flights to Australia.
Three airports, Faleolo, Maota and Asau, are managed and operated by the Samoa Airport Authority (SAA) with Polynesian Holdings Limited operating Fagali’I airport. All the airports are certified by the Ministry in accordance with their intended usage by the airport operators.
Faleolo International Airport caters for all civil aircraft up to B747 size with its 3000m runway, and is compliant with CAR Pt 139 and ICAO Annex 14 Standards. The airport has a Cat I ILS for Runway 08.
There is a proposal to construct a new national airport serving Pago Pago at TIAVEA. It is anticipated work may start on this in 2019. It is planned that it will take aircraft of C130 and lighter.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
The Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure is the appropriate authority for issues regarding Civil Aviation in Samoa. In terms of registration of foreign aircrafts, this may be complex for the UN, but it is recommended that for any humanitarian or emergency responses providing assistance to Samoa, this is to be communicated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade who then deal with issuing Diplomatic Clearances for such purposes.
For all the humanitarian flights, permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to be obtained to land (international landing) or to fly over the territory of Samoa.
The following documentation will need to be attached:
- Air operator certificate
- Certificate of aircraft registration
- Aircraft radio license
- Aircrew documents (original to be presented)
- Contract agreement for the intended operation in Samoa
At the time of inspection, original copies of the above documents will be verified, as well as the operations manual, maintenance control manual, etc.
Non-scheduled flights intending to land at a Samoan airport shall request permission from the Secretary for Transport/CEO, Ministry of Works, Transport & Infrastructure (MWTI), Private Bag, Samoa, 7 days prior to departure and should include the following information:
i. Name and address of the aircraft operator
ii. Type and Registration marks of the aircraft
iii. Name, address and business of charterer
iv. Proposed date and place of origin of flight
v. Routes including dates and times of estimated
arrival/departure
vi. Number of passengers and/or nature and amount of freight
vii. Purpose of flight
Prior approval must be obtained before aircraft departs last port prior to Samoa.
2.2.1 Samoa Faleolo International Airport
Airport Overview
The airport is well run, and all facilities are well maintained. It currently operates well within its capacity and is capable of handling increased volumes of flights, passengers and cargo if required. The runway is in good condition and passenger and cargo terminals have undergone recent upgrades.
It has ample taxi and bus services to the capital Apia, to which it is linked by good roads. Customs and immigration are present for all arriving and departing flights. There are no obvious bottlenecks.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Samoa |
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Province or District |
Faleolo |
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Nearest Town or City |
Apia 22 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Faleolo International Airport |
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Latitude |
13.82972222 |
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Longitude |
172.00833333 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
58’ / 17 m |
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IATA Code |
APW |
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ICAO Code |
NSFA |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Samoa Airport Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Magele Hoe Viali |
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Open From (hours) |
24/7 |
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Open To (hours) |
24/7 |
Airport Picture
1 Samoa Airways Hangar 2 Tower 3 Terminal bldg. 4 Cargo & Customs bldg.
5 Fuel Services 6 Apron 7 Fire & Rescue Services
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Samoa Airways: Boeing 737-800 NZ and Aust.
Flight services to Pago Pago, (ex Fagali’I Airport)
Ground Handling services (Air NZ, Fiji, Samoa airways)
Talofa Airways: Maintain a hangar for maintenance on Samoa Airways fleet
Flight services to Pago Pago, Tonga (ex Fagali’I Airport)
Oceania Aviation: Handling services for Virgin Aust.
Petroleum Product Services: Aircraft fuelling services
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport currently provides adequate service for the current demand and has the capacity to absorb surge demand for both cargo and passenger services if required. Cargo handling facilities and terminal facilities have recently been upgraded and on-going improvements have been proposed.
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Performance for 2017
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
3,500 |
300 |
10 |
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Total Passengers |
33,000 |
2,700 |
900 |
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Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
4,000 mt |
300 mt |
10 mt |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
1,500 mt |
120 mt |
4 mt |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Current cargo capacity operates at approximately 50% of capacity. In previous disaster situations it has operated at twice current operating levels. Cargo facilities have recently been upgraded and a 30m3 cold store facility should be operational by early 2019.
Runways
The runway is in near new condition. There are no issues.
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
3000 m X 45 m |
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Orientation |
08/26 |
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Surface |
Tarmac |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There are no specific helicopter pads present, however, there are ample areas adjacent to runways for landing helicopters to any size. New Zealand has conducted numerous military exercises using helicopters from the airport.
Airport Infrastructure Details
The airfield facilities are well maintained and in good condition. Firefighting equipment is similarly well maintained. Passenger and cargo terminals have undergone recent upgrades.
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Customs |
Yes. Present for all arrivals and departures. |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes. Present for all arrivals and departures. |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
No |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes. Private bus and taxi services for all arrivals and departures. |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Cat 8 (Cat 9 with 40 minutes prior notice) |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Apron lighting |
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Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
747 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
747 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
Heavy x 2 or Medium x 3 |
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Storage Area (m3 and mt) |
120m2 to any weight. |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
No |
Max Capacity (mt) |
N/a |
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Max Height (m) |
N/a |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes. JCB (x3) Max. 5 mt each to 747 height (7m) |
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Other Comments |
2.5mt forklift (average condition) 30m3 cool store scheduled to be operational by early 2019. |
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Customs Guidance
A customs office is located within the airport and customs officials are present at the airport for all arrivals and departures. Clearance is generally quick and efficient, and officials are not obstructing. If extra-large bulk consignments are being imported, it may be advisable to give 24 hours notice, to allow extra staff to be assigned to the airport.
For more information on customs in Samoa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Storage Facilities
Secure, covered storage facilities at the airport are currently limited to 120m2. However, there is space adjacent to the runway and inside the perimeter security fence that would be suitable for erecting temporary storage (MSU’s) if required.
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
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Charges |
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0 - 50,000 |
>50,000 |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
0 |
0 |
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Landing USD - $ |
$22/1000Kg |
$27.5/1000Kg |
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Night Landing USD - $ |
$35/movement if lights utilised |
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Night Take-Off USD - $ |
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Parking |
$70 /1000kg 3 to 24 hrs
$1.40/1000kg 24 hrs and over |
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Handling Charges |
N/a |
N/a |
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Fuel is supplied and distributed by Petroleum Product Services Ltd (PPS). Price is set by PPS. It is delivered to the airfield by tanker truck (30,000 L. capacity) into storage tanks (total capacity 534 mt).
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Price per Litre USD - $ As of 07/08/2018 |
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Jet A-1 |
$ US 0.91 |
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Avgas |
N/a |
2.2.2 Samoa Salelologa (Maota) Airport
Airport Overview
Salelologa/Maota Airport is the main domestic airport on the island of Savai’i. It is situated near Saleologa at the east end of Savai'i. The airport has been in operation since the early 1990s. It currently has no scheduled services, but in the past, the airport has served flights from Faleolo Airport onwards and Asau Airport onwards (at the northwest end of Savai'i).
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Samoa |
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Province or District |
Maota |
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Nearest Town or City |
Saleologa 2 Km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Maota Airport |
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Latitude |
-13.742386 |
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Longitude |
-172.258436 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
94’ |
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IATA Code |
MXS |
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ICAO Code |
NSMA |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Samoa Airport Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Magele Hoe Viali |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
700m X 15m |
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Runway Orientation |
08/26 |
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Runway Surface |
Tarmac |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refuelling Capacity |
By prior arrangement with PPS |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
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Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
Fuel is available by prior arrangement with Petroleum Products Supplies Ltd
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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|---|---|
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Jet A-1 |
US $ 0.91 |
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Avgas |
N/a |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
None
2.2.3 Samoa Fagali'I National Airport
Airport Overview
The airfield is used for domestic flights and scheduled flights to nearby Pago Pago (American Samoa) by Talofa Airways and Samoa Airways.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Samoa |
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Province or District |
Fagali’I |
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Nearest Town or City |
Apia 2km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Fagali’l Airport |
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Latitude |
-13.848260 |
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Longitude |
-171.739364 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
129’ 42m |
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IATA Code |
FGI |
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ICAO Code |
NSFI |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Samoa Airways |
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Management Contact Person |
Admin 2nd Floor NPF Bldg Beach Road +685 22173 |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
704m X 50m |
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Runway Orientation |
10/28 |
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Runway Surface |
Tarmac |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refuelling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
Fuel services are by prior arrangement with Petroleum Products Services Ltd.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
US $ 0.91 |
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Avgas |
N/a |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No
2.2.4 Samoa Asau Airport
Airport Overview
This airfield is a small domestic airfield located in the thick dense jungle at the North West end of Savai’i. The airport is in the village of Asau and mainly services chartered flights.
There is only one rigid and roughly-surfaced runway. There are no runway lights, and there is no watchtower. Asau Airport, however, is under the main Sky Watch Tower at Faleolo International Airport.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Samoa |
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Province or District |
Asau |
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Nearest Town or City |
Asau 1.5 Km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Asau Airport |
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Latitude |
13.505187 |
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Longitude |
172.628802 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
28’ / 8.5 |
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IATA Code |
AAU |
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ICAO Code |
NSAU |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
SAA |
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Management Contact Person |
Magele Hoe Viali |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
640m X 50m |
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Runway Orientation |
08/26 |
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Runway Surface |
Tarmac (ESWL 3630 Kg) |
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Runway Condition |
Average |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refuelling Capacity |
By prior arrangement with Samoa Airways |
Ground Handling Services |
By prior arrangement with Samoa Airways |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
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Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
Refuelling is only available at this airfield by prior
arrangement with Samoa Airways.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
$ US 0.91 |
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Avgas |
N/a |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No