APW

Faleolo International Airport

Faleolo · SamoaICAO NSFA

Faleolo International Airport (APW) is an airport serving Faleolo, Samoa, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 13° 49' 48.0" S, 172° 0' 28.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 58 feet (18 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Apia (GMT+13).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

58/ 18m

Pacific/Apia

GMT+13

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Airport Details

IATA Code

APW

ICAO Code

NSFA

City

Faleolo

Country

Samoa

Elevation

58 ft

Local Time

05:26 AM (GMT+13)

Coordinates

Latitude:-13.8300°

Longitude:-172.0080°

Popular Routes from APW

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
AKL	Auckland, New Zealand	1,792 mi	4h 4m	medium-haul	450 kg	View
HNL	Honolulu, United States	2,598 mi	5h 45m	long-haul	627 kg	View
NAN	Nandi, Fiji	752 mi	1h 55m	short-haul	309 kg	View

Airlines Operating at APW

4 active airlines serving Faleolo International Airport.

Air New Zealand

NZNew Zealand

Air Pacific

FJFiji

US Airways

USUnited States

Virgin Australia

VAAustralia

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Faleolo International Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Pago Pago International Airport	PPG	Pago Pago	American Samoa	151 km
Hihifo Airport	WLS	Wallis	Wallis and Futuna	458 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 13° 49' 48.0" S
Longitude (DMS): 172° 0' 28.8" W
Latitude (Decimal): -13.830000
Longitude (Decimal): -172.007996
Hemisphere: Southern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Apia
UTC Offset: GMT+13
Current Local Time: 05:26 AM
Elevation (ft): 58 ft
Elevation (m): 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Faleolo International Airport?

The IATA code for Faleolo International Airport is APW, and its ICAO code is NSFA. The airport is located in Faleolo, Samoa.

How many destinations can you fly to from APW?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Faleolo, Samoa.

What airlines fly from APW?

There are 4 airlines operating from APW, including Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, US Airways, Virgin Australia.

What timezone is Faleolo International Airport in?

Faleolo International Airport is in the Pacific/Apia timezone (GMT+13). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Faleolo International Airport?

Faleolo International Airport sits at an elevation of 58 feet (18 meters) above sea level.

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