Drive time to Saipan International Airport (SPN)

Saipan International Airport (SPN / PGSN) is a medium-sized airport serving I Fadang, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. It sits 215 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 8,700 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is TIQ (Francisco Manglona Borja / Tinian International Airport), 11 miles south-west.

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Distance
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by road
Leave now, arrive
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at the terminal
Domestic
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before departure
International
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before departure

Alternatives

Other airports near SPN

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

SPN at a glance

IATA code
SPN
ICAO code
PGSN
FAA code
GSN
Serving
I Fadang, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Elevation
215 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
8,700 ft
Coordinates
15.1194, 145.7288
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from SPN

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from SPN, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like SPN, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Northern Mariana Islands

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FAQ

Questions about driving to SPN

How long does it take to drive to SPN?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Saipan International Airport.

What is the airport code for I Fadang, Saipan?

Saipan International Airport uses the IATA code SPN and the ICAO code PGSN. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 215 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near SPN?

Within 200 miles: TIQ (11 mi), ROP (73 mi), GUM (129 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from SPN?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to SPN. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.