# Faleolo International Airport (APW)

> Apia, WS · IATA: APW · ICAO: NSFA · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `APW` |
| ICAO | `NSFA` |
| City | Apia |
| Country | WS |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -13.83000, -172.00800 |

## Description

Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Samoa Airways and the regional carrier Talofa Airways anchor scheduled service at Faleolo, the principal international gateway of Samoa, about 40 km west of the capital Apia. The airport concentrates almost all of the country's overseas air traffic, with mainline links to Auckland and Nadi and onward connections toward Honolulu and Los Angeles. There is no dedicated freighter operation here: air cargo moves in the bellies of passenger aircraft, while Talofa Airways adds regional freight runs to Pago Pago and Tongatapu. For forwarders the honest picture is that time-sensitive and lightweight consignments travel by air, whereas heavy or bulky goods reach Samoa by sea through the port of Apia. Customs and strict biosecurity controls rest with the Samoan authorities, particularly for agricultural and food imports.

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