Samoa
2.2.2 Samoa Salelologa (Maota) Airport

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 

Country 

Samoa 

Province or District 

Maota 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

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 

 

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? 

No 

 

 

 

Airport Picture 

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(Source: Google earth, 13092023) 

 

Runway(s) 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

700 m x 15 m 

Runway Orientation 

 08/26 

Runway Surface 

Tarmac 

Runway Condition 

Good 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Infrastructure  

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 

 

 

 

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs) 

None. 

 

 

 

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