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 |
