Faleolo International Airport (APW): Codes, Runways & Location
Faleolo International Airport (IATA: APW · ICAO: NSFA) is a large airport serving Apia, Samoa. It lies at 13.8300° S, 172.0080° W, 58 ft (18 m) above sea level.
Overview of Faleolo International Airport
Faleolo International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Apia in Samoa. It is identified by the IATA code APW and the ICAO code NSFA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Faleolo International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 58 ft (18 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Fagali'i Airport (FGI) about 29 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Faleolo International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Faleolo International Airport
Where is Faleolo International Airport located?
Faleolo International Airport is located in Apia, Samoa. Its coordinates are 13.8300° S, 172.0080° W.
What is the airport code for Faleolo International Airport?
Faleolo International Airport has an IATA code of APW and an ICAO code of NSFA.
How long is the runway at Faleolo International Airport?
Faleolo International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Faleolo International Airport have?
Faleolo International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Faleolo International Airport a major airport?
Faleolo International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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