Francisco C Ada/Saipan International

GSN · PGSN · Saipan Island, MP · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
214 ft MSL
Longest runway
8,699 ft 07/25
Runways
2
Mag var
2E
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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 06:10 PM
EventLocal (GMT+10)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:51 AM19:51Z
Sunrise06:13 AM20:13Z
Sunset05:48 PM07:48Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
06:10 PM08:10Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
06:10 PM → 05:51 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
06:48 PM → 05:13 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 156°downwind 066°base 336°final 246°45° entry24250706

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
246° mag · 248° true
Dimensions
7,001 × 100 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
More details — RWY 24
Threshold elev
207 ft
Markings
nonprecision
TDZ elevation
207 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,400 / 7,001 / 6,302 / 7,000 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Saipan”
ATIS
127.2

Taxi & takeoff

“Saipan”
Ground — primary
121.8
Tower — primary
125.7

Also

Flight service
118.4 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
256.9LCL/P
290.5SAIPAN RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 07
RunwayILS
RWY 07ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (GSN) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
PGSN / GSN
Coordinates
15.1203, 145.7300
Elevation
214 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
GNC 7
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
24 hours
Airspace
Class D
Weather station
ASOS · 127.2 · ☎ 670-288-5565
ARTCC
GUAM (ZUA)
Flight service (FSS)
HONOLULU · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GSN
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I D
Landing fee
Yes
Distance from city
4 SW

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 14,000 ft AGL · DAILY

Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR

Runway lighting aids — 07: MALSR · 25: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100, 100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air freight, Cargo, Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
COMMONWEALTH PORTS AUTH
PO BOX 501055, SAIPAN, MP
(670) 237-6500
Manager
ESTRELLITA S. ADA
PO BOX 501055, SAIPAN, MP
670-237-6500
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS AVBL DURG SCHEDULED OPNS. OTHER TIMES PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE WITH CBP PORT DIRECTOR CALL (670)288-0025/26.
  • FOR ARPT SECURITY CALL (670) 237-6529.
  • RWY 06/24 OPEN FOR TAXIING ONLY (NOT AVBL FOR LDG AND TKOF). OPEN FOR LDG AND TKOF WHEN RWY 7/25 CLSD.
  • PPR FM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMONWEALTH PORTS AUTHORITY SAIPAN CALL (670) 237-6500 MON-FRI 0800-1700 OTHER TIMES CALL (670) 237-6535.

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About PGSN

Francisco C Ada/Saipan International (GSN · PGSN) is an airport in Saipan Island, MP, at 214 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,699 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PGSN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PGSN have a control tower?

Yes. Francisco C Ada/Saipan International has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at PGSN?

Francisco C Ada/Saipan International has 2 runways; the longest is 8,699 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PGSN?

Francisco C Ada/Saipan International is in Saipan Island, MP, at an elevation of 214 ft MSL. Coordinates: 15.1203, 145.7300.

More about PGSN

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