Maota Airport – MXS Salelologa, Samoa (MXS-Maota)
The island of Savai'i, Samoa is home to the main domestic airport of the island. Named Maota Airport and with the IATA code MXS, it is situated in the outskirts of Salelologa at the east end of Savai'i. It is only 10 minutes south of Salelologa. The airport started has been operating since the early 1990s but there are currently no scheduled services. In the past, however, the airport had served flights from Faleolo International Airport and Asau Airport via Polynesian Airlines. The Samoa Airport Authority (SAA) managed and operated Maota Airport and had been primarily used for domestic travel as well as certificated and subjected to annual safety audits by the Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure.
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Before the services were halted, the airport made use of a single, short runway which could handle small passenger aircraft. It also had a modest tarmac that could support a Boeing 737. However, flights only landed and took off in the daytime due to lack of appropriate lighting. A small control tower still stands while the airport terminal used to occupy a simple hut with open sides and thatched roof. The city of Apia is 56 nautical kilometers away from the airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Salelologa, Samoa airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Salelologa, Samoa (MXS-Maota) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the MXS airport.
Most of these MXS
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Salelologa, Samoa
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the MXS airport are Papaseea Sliding Rocks, Apia Park, and Papaseea Sliding Rocks.
Map of Salelologa, Samoa Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Salelologa, Samoa (MXS-Maota)
If you planning to travel to Salelologa, Samoa (MXS-Maota), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:18 PM.
The temperature feels like 85.2 with a humidity level of 82 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 5 percent with visibility at 11.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 6, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east at a speed of 11 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:09 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
7/4
Few clouds
82°F
High: 83°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 50%
Friday
7/5
Few clouds
81°F
High: 83°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 35%
Saturday
7/6
Few clouds
81°F
High: 83°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 35%
Sunday
7/7
Moderate rain
81°F
High: 83°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 70%
Monday
7/8
Heavy rain
80°F
High: 82°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 90%
Tuesday
7/9
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
79°F
High: 81°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 85%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Salelologa, Samoa MXS airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free MXS airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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