Asau Airport (AAU)

Common Complaints

• Limited Facilities and Amenities: The airport has basic facilities, including a small terminal that is essentially a shed, a single rigid and roughly surfaced runway, and no runway lights or watch tower. There are no duty-free shops, lounges, restaurants, or public Wi-Fi.
• No Scheduled Commercial Flights: Asau Airport does not currently support regular commercial flights and mainly services charter and private aviation. It operates intermittently to accommodate specific travel situations.
• Aircraft Limitations: Only smaller aircraft, such as Twin Otter and Britten-Norman Islander planes, can land and take off due to runway and tarmac limitations.
• Uncertain Runway Standards: It is uncertain whether the new paved runway meets international standards.
• Basic Transportation Connections: While taxis and public transport options exist generally in Samoa, specific connections directly from Asau Airport are not detailed in traveler experiences, and parking information is generic to airport parking services rather than specific to AAU.

Asau Airport is a very rudimentary and infrequently used domestic airport, best suited for travelers on private charters or those seeking access to Savai'i through non-commercial means. Travelers should anticipate minimal services and facilities, and plan all logistics, including ground transportation, in advance.