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APW Faleolo International Airport
Faleolo International Airport (IATA: APW, ICAO:NSFA) is located in the the city of Apia, Western samoa. It is the primary international airport serving Apia and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+68523201

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IATA Code

APW

ICAO Code

NSFA

Name

Faleolo International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Western samoa (WS)

City

Apia

Latitude

-13.8299999

Longitude

-172.0079956

Time Zone

UTC+13:00

Phone Number

+68523201

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Airport Overview

Faleolo International Airport (APW)

Faleolo International Airport is Samoa’s principal international gateway, serving Apia and the wider Upolu Island market. It is located approximately 40 kilometres west of Apia and operates in the UTC+13:00 time zone. The airport is best classified as an international regional gateway rather than a dedicated cargo hub: airfreight is generally handled in the available belly-hold and airport cargo-processing chain, with onward routing dependent on confirmed airline capacity and connecting gateways. Its 3,000-metre asphalt runway supports international wide-body planning considerations, but aircraft acceptance, cargo build-up, ground handling, and schedule availability must be checked for each shipment. Our service team can coordinate booking, documentation, transshipment planning, customs liaison, and delivery arrangements for Samoa-bound cargo.

Apia, Samoa Upolu Island gateway ICAO: NSFA

Airport name	Faleolo International Airport
Location	Apia, Upolu Island, Samoa
Coordinates	13°49′48″S, 172°00′29″W approximately
Elevation	58 ft / 18 m above mean sea level
Runway	08/26, asphalt, 3,000 m × 45 m
Local time	UTC+13:00

Key Highlights

International regional gatewaySuitable for Samoa import and export planning, subject to airline capacity and operating schedules.

Single-runway operationOperational disruption, maintenance, weather, or aircraft restrictions can affect routing flexibility.

Oceanic connection environmentTransit planning may involve overseas gateways and coordination across Pacific time zones.

Remote-island logistics profileAdvance booking and complete documentation are particularly important for irregular, urgent, or special cargo.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Faleolo International Airport should be planned as an airport-based cargo handling point, not assumed to provide the full range of facilities found at a major cargo hub. Our team confirms the applicable ground handler, acceptance conditions, warehouse operating window, and special-cargo capability before issuing final shipping instructions.

General cargo handling: Export acceptance, import breakdown, build-up, storage, and release are subject to the appointed handler and the operating flight.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pre-alerts, packaging qualification, cool-chain handover, and available storage time must be confirmed in advance; do not assume a dedicated cold room.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on airline approval, trained handling arrangements, packaging, labels, declarations, and route-specific restrictions.
Customs-controlled cargo: Commercial documents and consignee details should be complete before arrival so customs processing and release instructions can be coordinated without avoidable storage.
Oversized or special handling: Pallet dimensions, piece weight, lifting points, and aircraft loading limits require pre-approval; acceptance is not inferred from runway length.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: Samoa cargo is generally planned through available Pacific, New Zealand, Australian, or other regional gateways, depending on origin, destination, airline network, and aircraft capacity.
Airline selection: Carrier availability, interline agreements, freighter or belly capacity, and special-cargo acceptance can change by season and operating date. Our service team confirms the actual routings before booking.
Transit variability: Connection frequency, missed connections, weather, public holidays, customs release, and limited regional uplift may materially affect door-to-door timing.
Time commitment: Published schedules are not a guaranteed transit time. We provide an indicative plan only after checking the shipment dimensions, commodity, route, and required delivery point.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary logistics catchment is Apia and the populated areas of Upolu Island, with onward distribution arrangements required for locations outside the immediate airport area. Cargo profiles are typically influenced by island supply chains, tourism-related demand, food and consumer imports, project requirements, and Samoa’s export activity.

Time-critical commercial replenishment, spare parts, tools, and replacement components.
Packaged foods, consumer goods, retail supplies, and hotel or tourism-related materials.
Agricultural, fisheries, and other island-origin products, subject to export permits, biosecurity controls, and carrier acceptance.
Medical supplies and temperature-sensitive products, requiring validated packaging and confirmed handling continuity.
Personal effects, samples, exhibition materials, and small project consignments requiring accurate consignee and delivery information.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance:Airport and airline cut-off times vary by flight and handler. Our team obtains the live acceptance deadline rather than applying a generic airport cut-off.
Documentation:Use a precise commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, country of origin, HS classification, importer details, and any permits required for the commodity.
Special cargo declarations:Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, human remains, and oversized pieces require advance screening and written airline confirmation.
Customs and delivery:Consignees should be ready to respond to customs or biosecurity queries. Final delivery may require local trucking coordination, appointment scheduling, and confirmation of access conditions.

Shipping Tips

Book early: Share cargo dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity, and preferred delivery date before space is requested, especially for island routes and special cargo.
Build a handling plan: Specify whether the shipment requires temperature control, dangerous-goods processing, fragile handling, high-value security, or delivery beyond Apia.
Protect against connection risk: Use robust export packaging, clear piece markings, moisture protection where appropriate, and a consignee able to act promptly after arrival.
Keep an alternative ready: For urgent shipments, our service team can compare different regional gateways or multimodal options after checking airline, customs, and final-delivery feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Faleolo International Airport handle international air cargo?

Yes, it functions as Samoa’s international airport and can be used for international cargo planning. Acceptance depends on the operating airline, available capacity, cargo type, documentation, and ground-handling confirmation.

Can I send dangerous goods or lithium batteries through this airport?

Possibly, but acceptance is shipment- and route-specific. Our team must review the UN classification, packing instruction, battery details, labels, shipper’s declaration where applicable, and airline approval before tender.

Is temperature-controlled storage guaranteed?

No. Cold-chain capability, storage duration, handover procedure, and aircraft connection must be confirmed for the actual flight. Qualified packaging and a written handling plan are recommended for pharmaceuticals and perishables.

What commonly causes delay on Samoa-bound cargo?

Typical causes include limited uplift, missed regional connections, incomplete customs or biosecurity documents, incorrect piece dimensions, special-cargo pre-approval, weather disruption, and delayed consignee response.

Can your service team arrange delivery after airport arrival?

Yes. Our service team can coordinate customs-support information, local delivery planning, consignee communication, and final-mile arrangements, subject to the destination address, cargo characteristics, and local service availability.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, location, runway dimensions, elevation, address, and time zone shown in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Faleolo International Airport, IATA APW, ICAO NSFA. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and must be confirmed against the live airline, ground-handler, customs, and destination-delivery conditions for each shipment.

For independent standards and identifier cross-checking, consult iata.org and icao.int. These reference domains do not replace live carrier confirmation, cargo acceptance instructions, or local customs and biosecurity requirements.