International hub · Tutuila Island, American Samoa
Pago Pago International
- Elevation
- 32 ft
- Coordinates
- 14°20′S 170°43′W
- Local time
- Pacific/Pago Pago
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Field information
NSTU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Pago Pago International (NSTU/PPG) has 2 runways; the longest, 05/23, is 10,000 ft (3,048 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NSTU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Pacific/Pago Pago
Country
American Samoa
AS
Municipality
Pago Pago
Elevation
32 ft
Position
-14.3310, -170.7100
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · NSTU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 08/26 | 3,800 ft (1,158 m) | 100 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NSTU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Pago Pago International (NSTU / PPG) in Tutuila Island, American Samoa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NSTU is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NSTU
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 NSTU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NSTU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NSTU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NSTU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NSTU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NSTU: 14° 19′ 52″ S 170° 42′ 36″ W; elevation 32 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Tutuila Island
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tutuila Island. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NSTU.
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Cargo Operations at NSTU
Support for freighter operations into NSTU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NSTU sits in the network
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Operating into NSTU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Pago Pago International — one desk for the whole trip.