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Faleolo International Airport · Apia

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
58 ft / 18 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 9,843 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Faleolo International Airport (NSFA), located in Apia, Samoa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 58 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Faleolo International Airport
ICAO / IATA
NSFA / APW
Municipality
Apia
Country
Region
WS-AA — A'ana District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
58 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 89° / 269°
RWY 08 (89°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-APL | CRS: 79°
RWY 26 (269°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
118.10 MHz
APP APP
655.30 MHz
APP APP
1790.40 MHz
INFO RDO
118.10 MHz
INFO RDO
655.30 MHz
INFO RDO
1790.40 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz
TWR TWR
655.30 MHz
TWR TWR
1790.40 MHz

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NFTV
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NIUE
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NFTL
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026