Fa'a'ā International Airport

Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Positioned at 5 ft (2 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

With no qualifying commercial facilities with paved runways ≥5,000 ft within a 100 NM radius, Fa'a'ā International Airport functions as an isolated regional aviation hub. Scheduled air services and transiting aircraft must calculate extended diversion reserves to alternate airfields outside the immediate 100 NM quadrant.

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,463 m) and paved surface engineering, Fa'a'ā International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.