General aviation · Tau Island, American Samoa
Tau Island/Fitiuta
- Elevation
- 110 ft
- Coordinates
- 14°13′S 169°25′W
- Local time
- Pacific/Pago Pago
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Field information
NSFQ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Tau Island/Fitiuta (NSFQ/FTI) has one runway, 12/30, 3,190 ft (972 m) long of concrete. Operating hours: 1600-0400Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NSFQ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Pacific/Pago Pago
Country
American Samoa
AS
Municipality
Fitiuta Village
Elevation
110 ft
Position
-14.2161, -169.4238
Operating hours
1600-0400Z
Runways · NSFQ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,190 ft (972 m) | 75 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NSFQ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tau Island/Fitiuta (NSFQ / FTI) in Tau Island, American Samoa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NSFQ is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NSFQ
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – American Samoa
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Applicable permit lead times for American Samoa are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for American Samoa are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at NSFQ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NSFQ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NSFQ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NSFQ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NSFQ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NSFQ: 14° 12′ 58″ S 169° 25′ 26″ W; elevation 110 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Tau Island
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tau Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NSFQ.
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Cargo Operations at NSFQ
Support for freighter operations into NSFQ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NSFQ sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into NSFQ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tau Island/Fitiuta — one desk for the whole trip.