Airports in American Samoa: Where Can You Fly to in American Samoa?

Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) is the only international airport in American Samoa. It is located in Tafuna on the southern coast of Tutuila, approximately a 10-minute drive from Pago Pago (the administrative capital).

Check out more distances from the airport in How Long Does it Take to Travel Around American Samoa?

International Flights at Pago Pago Airport

Pago Pago Airport has regular international flight connections with Honolulu (Hawai'i) and Faleolo and Fagali'i (Apia, Samoa), with most flights operating on specific days of the week.

Check out the airlines that run direct flights to Pago Pago Airport: Which Airlines Fly Directly to American Samoa?

Domestic Flights at Pago Pago Airport

Pago Pago Airport serves as the main hub for travel within American Samoa. If you need to travel to the Manu'a Islands (Ta'ū, Ofu and Olosega), you will need to depart from Pago Pago Airport.

There is one domestic airline servicing these islands, which you can learn more about in our complete guide to Domestic Flights in American Samoa: Your Guide to Interisland Flights LINK#T015.

Facilities at Pago Pago Airport

Pago Pago Airport is a small but functional airport that's easy to navigate. The facilities at Pago Pago Airport include:

• Cafe/restaurant
• Free WiFi (in the Departure Lounge)
• Duty-free (in the Departure Lounge)
• Souvenir shopping (Departure Lounge and Arrivals Courtyard)
• Takeaway (Arrivals Courtyard)
• Car park
• Car rentals (only when booked)
• Taxis and 'aiga bus stop
• Currency exchange
• Airline offices
• Toilets
• Wheelchair access.

To learn about the arrival process into Pago Pago International Airport, check out our complete guide, Arriving in American Samoa: Airport Customs, Biosecurity & Arrival Process LINK#TT002.

Fun Facts About Pago Pago International Airport

Pago Pago Airport has a fascinating wartime history that you'll love discovering. Originally constructed during World War Two, the airport still features remnants from its days as a military airbase scattered around the perimeter.

You'll spot the old control tower and other historical sites that tell the story of American Samoa's strategic role during the war. For a deeper dive into these wartime remnants, check out our Best Historical Sites in American Samoa guide.

The airport also boasts a high-tech fire station that operates 24/7. We're particularly fascinated by their airport fire safety training programme, where they actually set old aircraft ablaze to train rescue teams (quite the spectacle if you happen to witness it during your visit).

Fitiuta Airport (FTI) is a public airport located in Fiti'uta, a village on the island of Ta'ū in the Manu'a Islands LINK#D012. The airport is assigned FAQ by the FAA and FTI by the IATA – and yes, FAQ seems rather fitting for an airport that probably gets a lot of questions about how to actually get there!

For a South Pacific island runway, Fitiuta Airport is surprisingly high-tech. The airport features one paved runway designated 12/30 which measures 975 m × 23 m (3,200 ft × 75 ft), along with a fully functioning fire-crash station, lighted runway and complete paving throughout.

The airport is operated and maintained by the Department of Port Administration (DPA) of the American Samoa Government (ASG). More information is available on the DPA website.

Facilities at Fitiuta Airport

Fitiuta Airport maintains basic but essential facilities for travellers. Other than the safety features discussed above, Fitiuta Airport also has an airport terminal building providing shelter, toilets (around the back of the building) and basic passenger services.

Given the remote location of Ta'ū, airport transfers are typically arranged through accommodation providers or local contacts prior to arrival. The airport serves as a vital connection point for residents and visitors to this far-flung corner of American Samoa.

Learn more about getting to Fitiuta Airport in our guide, Domestic Flights in American Samoa: Your Guide to Interisland Flights LINK#T015.

Ofu Airport (OFU) is a small public airport located 1 mi (1.6 km) southeast of the village of Ofu on the island of Ofu in the Manu'a Islands.

Operated by the Department of Port Administration (DPA) of the American Samoa Government (ASG) on property leased from local families, it serves as a connection point for this remote island community.

Like Fitiuta Airport, Ofu Airport features one paved runway measuring 2,000 x 60 ft (610 x 18 m) with basic small-airport rescue and firefighting requirements.

Facilities at Ofu Airport

As a small regional airport serving a remote island community, Ofu Airport offers basic facilities, including a simple terminal building and essential ground support equipment for aircraft operations. Surprisingly, they also have a couple of ATMs that are available 24/7 - the only ATMs on Ofu Island.

Because of the shorter runway, passenger numbers are reduced to nine per plane. Note that baggage requirements are also strict for this flight.

More information about Ofu Airport is available on the DPA website, while more information on flights can be found in our Domestic Flights in American Samoa: Your Guide to Interisland Flights LINK#T015.