Fagali’I Airport - FGI

Fagali’I Airport serves Apia, Samoa. The public airport is owned by the government and is operated by the Samoa Airport Authority. The Polynesian Airlines previously operated it. Located in Fagali’l-Uta, Fagali’I Airport goes by the IATA airport code – FGI and its coordinates are 13°50′54″S 171°44′30″W. FGI has one runway that is 670 meters long with an asphalt runway.

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The airport began as a grass only airstrip. It was paved over with asphalt and was reopened in 2002. It was later decommissioned three years later in 2005 due to concerns over safety and noise. It reopened in 2009 and resumed service including select international destinations. Previously jointly owned and operated by the Samoan Government and Polynesian Airlines, the state-owned flag carrier airline of the country. The Samoa Airport Authority operates it now. Airlines that have operated in the airport include Samoa Air, Polynesian Airlines, South Pacific Island Airways, and Talofa Airways. International destinations include Pago Pago in American Samoa. In addition to the capital, Fagali’I Airport also serves Apia and Downtown Apia.

What to Do & Area Attractions

There are more than 80 hotels located in the territory served by Fagali’I Airport. These include the three-star hotel of Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows. It is just 10 minutes from the FGI. Another nearby hotel is The Samoan Outrigger Hotel. Tanao Tusitala Hotel, a 3-star hotel offers beautiful bungalows and is located less than 3 miles away from FGI Airport.

An alternative airport for Fagali’I Airport is the Faleolo International Airport, located in Apia Samoa and just 21 miles from FGI.