Drive time to Ofu Airport (OFU)

Ofu Airport (OFU / NSAS) is a small airport serving Ofu, American Samoa. It sits 9 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is FTI (Fitiuta Airport), 17 miles east.

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Distance
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by road
Leave now, arrive
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at the terminal
Domestic
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before departure
International
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before departure

Alternatives

Other airports near OFU

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

OFU at a glance

IATA code
OFU
ICAO code
NSAS
FAA code
Z08
Serving
Ofu, American Samoa
Elevation
9 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
2,000 ft
Coordinates
-14.1844, -169.6700
Classification
Small airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from OFU

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from OFU, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a small airport like OFU, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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Other airports in American Samoa

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FAQ

Questions about driving to OFU

How long does it take to drive to OFU?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Ofu Airport.

What is the airport code for Ofu?

Ofu Airport uses the IATA code OFU and the ICAO code NSAS. It is classified as a small airport and sits at 9 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near OFU?

Within 200 miles: FTI (17 mi), PPG (70 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from OFU?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to OFU. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.