Drive time to Pago Pago International Airport (PPG)

Pago Pago International Airport (PPG / NSTU) is a large airport serving Pago Pago, American Samoa. It sits 32 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 10,000 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is OFU (Ofu Airport), 70 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 PPG

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

Reference

PPG at a glance

IATA code
PPG
ICAO code
NSTU
Serving
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Elevation
32 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
10,000 ft
Coordinates
-14.3310, -170.7100
Classification
Large 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 PPG

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from PPG, 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 large airport like PPG, 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 →

Same state

Other airports in American Samoa

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FAQ

Questions about driving to PPG

How long does it take to drive to PPG?

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 Pago Pago International Airport.

What is the airport code for Pago Pago?

Pago Pago International Airport uses the IATA code PPG and the ICAO code NSTU. It is classified as a large airport and sits at 32 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near PPG?

Within 200 miles: OFU (70 mi), FTI (86 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 PPG?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to PPG. 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.