8 Jul 2003

American Samoa's international airport still closed for inspection and repair

10:13 am on 8 July 2003

The management of Pago Pago International Airport in American Samoa has said it's main run way will not re-open until the 12th of July.

Airport officials said the runway had been due to re-open on the third.

Inspections by the US Federal Aviation Administration of the emergency repairs to areas affected by loose debris are continuing.