Samoa · International airport
Faleolo International Airport (APW)
Faleolo International Airport is an international airport serving Apia (A'ana District), Samoa. Its IATA code is APW and its ICAO code is NSFA. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
- IATAAPW
- ICAONSFA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- APW
- ICAO code
- NSFA
- City
- Apia
- Region / province
- A'ana District
- Country / territory
- Samoa
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 13.8300° S, 172.0080° W
- Elevation
- 18 m (58 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Apia (UTC+13:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,374 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,775 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,377 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.100 MHz |
| Approach APP | 655.300 MHz |
| Approach APP | 1,790.400 MHz |
| INFO | 118.100 MHz |
| INFO | 655.300 MHz |
| INFO | 1,790.400 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 655.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 1,790.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from Faleolo International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Apia through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Samoa
Faleolo International Airport is the only airport in Samoa in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Faleolo International Airport?
The IATA code of Faleolo International Airport is APW and its ICAO code is NSFA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Faleolo International Airport located?
Faleolo International Airport is in Apia, A'ana District, Samoa, at coordinates 13.8300° S, 172.0080° W and an elevation of 18 m (58 ft).
How far is Faleolo International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Faleolo International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,377 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,775 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,374 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Faleolo International Airport?
The longest runway at Faleolo International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Faleolo International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Faleolo International Airport (APW) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.