Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport:
- It is the gateway to the CNMI, serving Saipan, Rota & Tinian.
- It can accommodate wide-bodied aircraft, i.e. DC 10's and 747's.
- Runway is 8,700 feet long, 150 feet wide with a parallel taxiway and connecting taxiways.
- Main terminal accommodates international passengers with six jetways.
- Immigration and Customs processing.
- Major airlines operating: United Airlines, Jeju Air, Hong Kong Airlines, T’Way Air Co., Ltd.
- Direct flights from Guam, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea.
- Commuter terminal serves as feeder for Tinian and Rota using single engines Cherokees. Airlines operating from the commuter terminal are Star Marianas Air and Micronesian Air Cargo Services.
- Major duty free concessionaire (Duty Free Shoppers) offers high-quality products.
- Experienced caterer (LSG Lufthansa) provides food and beverage service for flight kitchen and restaurants.
- Five car rental companies available:
- Taga Pacific (CNMI), Inc. dba National Enterprise Alamo Car Rental
- Atkins Kroll Saipan, Inc. dba Avis, Budget, Payless Rent A Car
- Triple J Rentals (Micronesia), Inc. dba Hertz/Dollar Rent A Car
- Marfega Trading Co., Inc. dba Islander Rent a Car
- Hafa Adai Leasing Inc. dba Hafa Adai Rent a Car (288-0087)
- Automated teller machine, tourist information booths, cargo handling services, snack shop, free wireless internet service, and overnight parking facilities.
- Airport is open 24 hours, seven days a week.
- 24-Hours Operating Air Traffic Control Tower
- 24-Hours Operating Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) personnel/equipment
- FAA certified facility
CPA is currently renovating its air traffic control tower due to it age and recent damages from Typhoon Yutu. The project should be completed be March 2025 and includes replacement of the catwalk, interior and exterior painting, renovations to the restrooms, a new elevator, water proofing, and other aesthetic improvements.
CPA is also constructing a brand-new commuter terminal to serve inter-island transport between Saipan, Rota and Tinian. This newly constructed, larger facility can accommodate up to four commuter airlines, has a larger departure holding room, concession space, larger restrooms and U.S. CBP screening for private aircraft.
CPA is under contract to replace the remaining three loading bridges that were destroyed by Typhoon Yutu. The three new bridges should be installed and operational by the summer of 2025.
