AviatDataFrancisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport SPN / PGSN
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands · Northern Mariana Islands (United States) · Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA)
468kpax · 2024
H24International · customs & immigrationJet A · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAPGSN / SPN
OperatorCommonwealth Ports Authority (CPA)
Coordinates15.1191°N, 145.7294°E
Elevation214 ft · 65 m
Time zoneChST (UTC+10, no DST)
Passengers / yr468,084 (2024)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referencePGSN — FAA Chart Supplement Pacific / d-TPP
Operating hoursOpen 24 hours/7 days; 24-hour operating ATC tower and 24-hour ARFF coverage. No curfew or PPR requirement published. Customs/immigration processing available for scheduled international arrivals (Korea/Hong Kong flights); CBP also screens private aircraft at the commuter terminal.
TerminalsMain international terminal with six jetways (duty-free shops, food/beverage, car rental, ATMs); separate commuter terminal for inter-island single-engine air-taxi operations (Star Marianas Air), with an expansion under construction.
Runways (2)
- 7/25 · 2,651 m / 8,699 ft · 61 m wide · Asphalt (grooved) · ILS ILS/DME + PAPI, RWY 07
- 6/24 · 2,134 m / 7,001 ft · 30 m wide · Asphalt
Airport contact
SPN is CNMI's principal gateway, served year-round by United (Guam; Tokyo-Narita, which resumed July 12, 2026 after a Typhoon Sinlaku-related suspension) and Star Marianas Air (inter-island to Tinian/Rota), plus Jeju Air (seasonal Seoul-Incheon service) and Hong Kong Airlines (Hong Kong, resumed July 12, 2026); a real international airport with full customs/immigration for these routes. As of mid-2026, T'way Air has suspended its Seoul-Saipan flights (May 5-Oct 24, 2026) over fuel costs and closed its Saipan office, leaving Jeju Air as CNMI's only active Korean carrier for now. FAA CY2024 enplanements were 234,042; pax.annual above is enplanements x2 (total figure not separately published) per convention.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 3 providers
POI Aviation (Pacific Oriental Inc.)
Independent aircraft ground handling company based at Saipan International Airport since 1991 (owned by TanHoldings); provides ramp/baggage handling, marshalling, load control/weight-and-balance, and flight-plan/ATC coordination. Reportedly serves carriers including United, Asiana, Korean Air, Air China, China Southern, China Eastern, and Shanghai Airlines across its wider Micronesia network.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Pacific Airport Services (PAS)
Full-service ground handler at Saipan since 1991; historically primary handler for NWA/Delta Air Lines for over two decades, also serving Japan Airlines, JetStar, China Airlines, Cape Air, and private jets, providing ramp handling, passenger services, and operations/flight control.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Star Marianas Air
Saipan-based Part 135 commuter carrier operating from the commuter terminal at SPN; self-handles its own ramp, passenger, and cargo service, employing its own Passenger and Cargo Service Specialists (self-handling carrier, no third-party handler used).
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
On request
POI Aviation (Pacific Oriental Inc.)
Coordinates fueling, customs, and crew handling for private/GA aircraft transiting SPN; airport data lists Jet A-1 and 100LL as available field fuel grades, though a dedicated third-party fuel brand seller name is unconfirmed.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
Available · 3 providers
POI Aviation (Pacific Oriental Inc.)
FAA- and CAAP-certified mechanics perform routine and non-routine line maintenance servicing for Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Pacific Airport Services (PAS)
FAA Part 145-certified repair station performing aircraft maintenance at the Saipan station.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Star Marianas Air
Self-handles maintenance of its Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain and PA-32-300 Cherokee Six fleet using in-house Aircraft Mechanic and Facilities/Ground Support Mechanic staff.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
Available
LSG Sky Chefs Saipan, Inc.
LSG Group flight kitchen located at Saipan International Airport producing airline in-flight meals (approximately 35 employees, ~225,000 meals per year); received an Asiana Airlines service-quality award for its Micronesia operations.
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Verified 2 months ago · self-reported
Aircraft cleaning
Available · 2 providers
POI Aviation (Pacific Oriental Inc.)
Provides cabin cleaning, provisioning support, and aircraft sanitation/disinfection services.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Pacific Airport Services (PAS)
Provides aircraft cabin cleaning services as part of its ground handling package.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Available · 2 providers
POI Aviation (Pacific Oriental Inc.)
Certified for cargo acceptance, screening and set-up, dangerous goods handling, and US Mail handling with TSA compliance at SPN.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Pacific Airport Services (PAS)
Provides cargo handling operations at its Saipan station.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Not listed
Flight support
Not listed
Hotel & travel
Not listed