Small airport · Maota, Samoa
Maota Airport
Maota Airport (IATA: MXS, ICAO: NSMA) is the main domestic airport on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. Its IATA code is MXS. Its ICAO code is NSMA.
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Airport facts
| Location | Maota, Samoa |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MXS |
| ICAO code | NSMA |
| Type | Small airport |
| Coordinates | 13.7423° S, 172.2580° W |
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What Maota Airport is known for
Maota Airport (IATA: MXS, ICAO: NSMA) is the main domestic airport on the island of Savai'i in Samoa.
History
In the past, the airport has served flights from Faleolo International Airport on the main island Upolu and Asau Airport at the northwest end of Savai'i, but domestic flights were discontinued before 2000.
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- National Park of American Samoa · United States · 111.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Maota Airport?
Maota Airport (IATA: MXS, ICAO: NSMA) is the main domestic airport on the island of Savai'i in Samoa.
What is the airport code for Maota Airport?
Maota Airport — its IATA code is MXS and its ICAO code is NSMA.
Where is Maota Airport located?
Maota Airport serves Maota, Samoa. Its coordinates are 13.7423° S, 172.2580° W.
What is the history of Maota Airport?
In the past, the airport has served flights from Faleolo International Airport on the main island Upolu and Asau Airport at the northwest end of Savai'i, but domestic flights were discontinued before 2000.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#35173
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maota_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.