Pago Pago International Airport

NSTU / PPG

Pago Pago, AS

Last Updated
Mar 15, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
10:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
2 kt
Variable
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NSTU 151050Z VRB02KT 10SM FEW023 FEW100 28/25 A2986 RMK SLP113 T02810245 403150252

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 32 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,332 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,032 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Pago Pago International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,300 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,300 ft, few at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 20 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (32 ft)
Pressure Alt
100 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,668 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NSTU 150930Z 1510/1606 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH FEW020 SCT040 BKN100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
STU
05
23
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 10,000 ft 150 ft ASP 60° No wind data
08/26 3,800 ft 100 ft ASP 90° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NSTU

4,204 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.7%
MVFR
11.8%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0%

Pago Pago International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.6 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.8°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
8.7%
E
47.3%
SE
24.7%
S
4.9%
SW
0.6%
W
2.2%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.8°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.9 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,204 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pago Pago International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NSTU
IATA Code: PPG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 32 ft MSL

Location

City: Pago Pago
Country: AS
Latitude: -14.331000°
Longitude: -170.710007°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+11

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 3,800 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pago Pago International Airport

Overview

Pago Pago International Airport serves American Samoa, located in the South Pacific. Situated at a low elevation of 32 feet mean sea level, the airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for this remote island region. The airport features two asphalt runways capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

As a Pacific island airport, Pago Pago experiences maritime tropical weather patterns with potential rapid changes. Pilots should anticipate potential convective activity and significant wind variations due to the island's mountainous terrain. The airport's low elevation and coastal proximity create unique atmospheric conditions that require careful pre-flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport has two distinct runways: a longer 10,000-foot runway (05/23) and a shorter 3,800-foot runway (08/26). Both runways are constructed of asphalt, providing consistent surface conditions. The airport's geographical position at coordinates -14.331000, -170.710007 places it in a challenging topographical environment surrounded by complex island terrain.

Approach Considerations

Approach strategies should consider the airport's dual runway configuration and potential wind shifts. The longer 05/23 runway provides more substantial landing options for larger aircraft. Pilots must remain vigilant about potential turbulence and wind gradient effects typical of island approach environments.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.