Airport Overview
Maota Airport is situated on the outskirts of the main town of Salelologa on the Island of Savaii. The airport is primarily used for domestic travel between Upolu and Savaii. The airport is certificated and subjected to annual safety audits by the Ministry of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Samoa |
Province or District |
Maota |
Nearest Town or City |
Salelologa 2 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Maota Airport |
Latitude |
-13.7425729 |
Longitude |
-172.2579990 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
94’ |
IATA Code |
MXS |
ICAO Code |
NSMA |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Samoa Airport Authority |
Management Contact Person |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Airport Picture
(Source: Google earth, 13092023)
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
700 m x 15 m |
Runway Orientation |
08/26 |
Runway Surface |
Tarmac |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
Prior arrangement with PPS |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
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Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
None.