# SPN — Saipan International Airport > Machine-readable reference for SPN. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/spn HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/spn Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/spn.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SPN.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T09:50:13.083+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Saipan International Airport - IATA: SPN - ICAO: PGSN - City: Saipan - Country: US (US) - Timezone: Pacific/Saipan - Distance from city: 3 km (2 mi) SW of Garapan, Saipan - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: : 1.2M - Hub for: Asia Pacific Airlines - Official website: https://cnmiports.com/spnapt.asp ## Overview Welcome Saipan International Airport (SPN) isn't your typical early morning hub. It serves as a quiet island gateway, with most activity centered around late-night and early-morning flights to and from Japan and Korea. Imagine walking through its sparsely attended terminal outside of these peak hours, when it feels more like a regional outpost than a bustling international airport. This island vibe permeates every aspect—from old-school manual processing to the limited food choices available. At a glance Handling around 1.2 million passengers annually, Saipan International is perched just 3 kilometers southwest of Saipan's Garapan center. The Main Terminal houses 6 gates and serves airlines like United Airlines, Jeju Air, and Asiana Airlines. As a hub for Asia Pacific Airlines, this airport is small but vital for the few thousand daily arrivals and departures it accommodates. Terminals & layout With a single terminal setup, Saipan International is straightforward and echoes its sleepy island locale. Flights often coincide with late-night and early-morning arrivals, so don't be surprised if the terminal seems deserted in between these times. The main terminal hosts all check-ins, ar… ## Terminals (3) - **Commuter / Inter-Island Terminal** — 2 gates · airlines: Star Marianas Air URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/terminals/commuter-inter-island-terminal - **Main Terminal** — 6 gates · airlines: United Airlines, Jeju Air, Asiana Airlines, T'way Air URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/terminals/main - **Main Passenger Terminal** — 10 gates · airlines: United Airlines, Jeju Air, Asiana Airlines, STAR Airways, T'way Air, Skymark Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/terminals/main-passenger-terminal ## Dining (3) - **Arrival Lobby Snack Counter** — Main Terminal · Snacks & Beverages · Casual · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/restaurants/arrival-lobby-snack-counter - **Departure Area Snack Bar** — Main Terminal · Snacks & Drinks · Counter-service · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/restaurants/departure-area-snack-bar - **Hafa Adai Cafe** — Main Terminal · Chamorro & Asian · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/restaurants/hafa-adai-cafe ## Lounges (1) - **Hafa Adai Garden Lounge** — Main Terminal · access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, Eligible premium passengers on participating airlines · 23:00 - 16:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/lounges/hafa-adai-garden-lounge ## Shops (3) - **Arrival Duty Free Shop** — Main Terminal · Duty-free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/shops/arrival-duty-free-shop - **Convenience & Gift Shop** — Main Terminal · Convenience & Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/shops/convenience-gift-shop - **Duty Free Saipan International Airport** — Main Terminal · Duty-free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/shops/duty-free-saipan-international-airport ## Parking (2) - **Domestic Terminal Parking Area** — Surface lot · Adjacent to commuter terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/parking/domestic-terminal-parking-area - **Main Terminal Public Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/parking/main-terminal-public-parking-lot ## Ground transport (8) - **Car rental** — road URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/transport/car-rental - **Hotel shuttle** — road URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/transport/hotel-shuttle - **Hotel Shuttle Vans** — Shuttle · 15-25 min to major resorts · Often included in room rate or $10-20 per person · Coordinated with arriving flights URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/transport/hotel-shuttle-vans - **Pre-arranged Rideshare/Car Service** — Rideshare · 15-25 min to Garapan · Varies by provider · By reservation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/transport/pre-arranged-rideshare-car-service - **Public Bus (Limited Service)** — Bus · 20-40 min to Garapan when operating · Low fixed fare · Very limited; check locally URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/transport/public-bus-limited-service - **Taxi** — road URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/transport/taxi - **Taxi from Saipan International Airport** — Taxi · 15-25 min to Garapan · $20-30 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/transport/taxi-from-saipan-international-airport - **Tour & Charter Shuttle Buses** — Shuttle · 15-30 min to tourist areas · Varies by tour · Based on tour schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/spn/transport/tour-charter-shuttle-buses ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Aim for midday flights if you prefer less hustle. The terminal sparsely populates outside the flight banks from Japan and Korea. - _Time_: Confirm hotel shuttle bookings a day ahead, especially for late arrivals; many shuttles don't operate without prior request. - _Local_: Booking a car rental? Staff usually speak Japanese and handle late-night arrivals, but book in advance to ensure availability. - _Quiet_: Looking to space out before a flight? The Hafa Adai Garden provides a quiet spot with basic offerings. - _Avoid_: Don't count on walk-up taxis. Secure a pre-arranged ride as airport grounds lack a formal taxi rank, or opt for a rental car. - _Money_: Save on pre-flight food; terminal snacks might be limited and concessions sporadically open, especially overnight. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/SPN.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/spn/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/spn/departures — HTML page with live departures