Location: Faleolo International Airport is approximately 23km northwest of the capital, Apia.     First Peace Airport in the Pacific. We  would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to this page, its  purpose, to help community awareness in relation to our  role as an organization responsible for ensuring high quality standards of services and security and safety. We want to ensure that there is ample information for you the visitor to our shores to enjoy problem free travel to Samoa. This page is designed to highlight the main services provided, with a particular section highlighted each month. The main services provided by the Samoa Airport Authority at Faleolo, include, Aerodrome services Air and Ground, Airport Security and Fire and Emergency Services. In this the first edition we highlight the importance of Airport Security               Airport Security and Emergency services. Security Services for Samoa Airport and Aviation Facilities ensures the safe and efficient handling of aircraft and Passenger facilitation that is in accordance with the world’s best practices, standards, recommendations and guidelines. The Security and Emergency Department operates on a 24 hour basis. Since 9/11 airline security has been stringent, with security checks taking some time especially international flights passengers should be at the airport two hours before departure. Some of the checks include X-ray inspections before boarding. Film should be taken as carry-on luggage, as the x-ray screening of checked-in baggage can damage the film and render it useless.         Preparation for Emergencies are always a priority in the Authority’s Plans, thus it having Emergency Exercises on a regular basis, part of the efforts to minimize any negative impacts arising from any possible emergency event concerning the Airport and Aviation Services, or within the vicinity of our Airport and Aviation premises.   Banking At the airport visitors have access to the following banks  ANZ, WESTPAC, Western Internet facilities are available through SamoaTel. Cafés for that great Coffee and beverages are available. Duty Free is in the departure lounge. Taxi Services are mini buses and sedans.         On January 16 1930 the first flight by a MOTH 995 over Samoa for 2 hours and 50 mins   A LiveSamoa.com Streaming Sponsor