NSAS OFU Airport | Ofu, American Samoa

Q: What is the runway length at OFU Airport (NSAS)?

OFU has one runway, 08/26. It is 1,980 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field because it is the only runway.

Q: Does OFU Airport have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for NSAS. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

Q: What is the pattern altitude at OFU Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published for NSAS. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Q: Is OFU Airport towered?

No. NSAS has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.95.

Q: Which runway should I expect at OFU and what are the magnetic headings?

The runway is 08/26. The published magnetic headings are 98° for runway 08 and 278° for runway 26.

Q: What hazards should I watch for on final to runway 08 at OFU?

Published remarks say brush and trees encroach into the Part 77 surface near runway 08. Boulders and rocks are also adjacent to the runway 08 approach. Verify current field conditions with the airport operator before arrival.

Q: Who do I contact to land at OFU Airport?

The published remark says to contact the manager at Pago Pago International Airport before landing. The local airport representative is Theresa Reid at (684) 733-1927.

Q: Are there any on-field FBOs at OFU Airport?

No on-field FBOs are listed for NSAS. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Before you fly into NSAS

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,012.2'

MSL · field 12.2' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 26

H/W +0 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF NSAS

NSAS does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: NSTU (PAGO PAGO INTL) · 61.2 NM away. Conditions at NSAS may differ.

METAR · NSTU

Observed 14:50Z

NSTU 271450Z VRB03KT 10SM BKN021 OVC040 23/21 A2983 RMK SLP102 60005 8/8// T02310210 57012

Wind: VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 23°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 29.83 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,087 ft
Ceiling: 2,100 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

NSAS does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: NSTU (PAGO PAGO INTL) · 61.2 NM away. Conditions at NSAS may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 00:00Z–28 00:00Z

TAF NSTU 262320Z 2700/2724 35011KT 6SM -SHRA SCT015 BKN040 OVC100

BASEVFR

27 00:00Z–28 00:00Z

Wind: 350° at 11 kt
Visibility: 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 10,000 ft, Broken 4,000 ft, Scattered 1,500 ft
Weather: light showers rain

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 1 NM SE
VFR sectional: GNC 20
ARTCC: NZZO · AUCKLAND OCEANIC FIR
NOTAM facility: HNL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TAVITA FUIMAONO
Phone: 684-733-3154
Address: GOVT OF AMERICAN SAMOA, PO BOX 1539, PAGO PAGO AS 96799

Flight service · Hours

FSS HNL: HONOLULU1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: DURING SKED FLTS ONLY

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

000° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 26

266°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
08/26Favored	86° / 266°	1,980 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
08	—	—	—	—	—	—	10', tree, 200' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0
26	—	—	—	—	—	—	30', tree, 400' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 12

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of NSAS OFU in OFU VILLAGE, AMERICAN SAMOA, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

NSAS · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

NSAS · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Landing fee: Yes
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

No fuel prices published right now. Call the FBO directly.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

400'MSL PLINES BTWN OFU AND OLOSEGA ISLANDS.
NUMEROUS HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER BOXES 3 FT HIGH ALONG NORTH SIDE OF RY.
NUMEROUS HYDRANTS 4+ FT ALONG NORTH SIDE OF RY.
FSS: NEW ZEALAND, (643) 358-1688 /FAX 643-358-9192.

Runway surface & condition

08/26PCR VALUE: 110/R/A/W/T

Approach & departure obstructions

08BRUSH & TREES RY 08/26 ALONG LNDG AREA ENCROACH INTO IMAGINARY SFC DEF BY FAR PART 77. BOULDERS/ROCKS ADJACENT TO RY 08 APCH.

Other notes

<TO LAND CTC AMGR PAGO PAGO INTL ARPT; CALL 699-9101.
SAMOA AIR.
MANAGERLCL ARPT REP - THERESA REID (684) 733-1927

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · NSAS

Answer card

ICAO: NSAS
Name: OFU
Location: OFU VILLAGE, AMERICAN SAMOA
Elevation: 12.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,012.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 08/26 · 1,980 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 12°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 26

OFU Airport (NSAS) sits in Ofu Village in American Samoa. Field elevation is 12.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 08/26, which is 1,980 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.95. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway headings are 08/26, with magnetic headings of 98° and 278°. The magnetic variation listed for the field is 12°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed, so plan ahead before arrival. Published remarks matter here. Brush and trees encroach near runway 08. Boulders and rocks are also near the 08 approach. There is a 400 ft MSL power line between Ofu and Olosega Islands. High voltage transformer boxes and hydrants line the north side of the runway. The pavement classification number is 110 rigid all weather tire. To land, contact the manager at Pago Pago International Airport. The local airport representative is Theresa Reid. This is a small island field with limited margin, so verify current field conditions with the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at OFU Airport (NSAS)?

OFU has one runway, 08/26. It is 1,980 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field because it is the only runway.

Does OFU Airport have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for NSAS. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at OFU Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published for NSAS. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is OFU Airport towered?