Pago Pago International Airport

NSTU / PPG

Pago Pago, AS

Last Updated
Mar 4, 05:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
05:52Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
13 kt
110°
12 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NSTU 040552Z COR 11013KT 12SM FEW020 FEW120 SCT220 29/25 A2977 RMK SHRAE0457 SLP083 60006 8/171 T02850249 10321 20285 50003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 32 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
FEW 12,000 ft AGL
SCT 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,032 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,032 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,032 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (32 ft)
Pressure Alt
190 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,878 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NSTU 040520Z 0406/0506 10010KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 FM041500 12010KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM041500
+9h
VFR 120° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 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
Active: 05
10,000 ft 150 ft ASP 60°
6.5 kt 11.3 kt
60° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
3,800 ft 100 ft ASP 90°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NSTU

3,920 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.4%
MVFR
12.2%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0%

Pago Pago International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.6 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.7°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, December, 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
9.1%
E
45.2%
SE
25.6%
S
5.2%
SW
0.7%
W
2.3%
NW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.7°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.9 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,920 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.