Update airport master plan

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Commonwealth Ports Authority a project grant in the amount of $467,368.42 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, effective August 26, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 25, 2029. The grant funds an update to the existing Airport Master Plan for airports associated with Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, and includes development of an updated sustainable master plan component.

This master planning project will produce a comprehensive airport development strategy that incorporates sustainability considerations, providing the Commonwealth Ports Authority with planning documentation necessary to guide future infrastructure investments and operational improvements at Saipan International Airport. As a government entity managing critical transportation infrastructure in the U.S. territory of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth Ports Authority will utilize these funds to establish a current baseline planning document that aligns with contemporary aviation infrastructure standards and environmental sustainability objectives, supporting the FAA's strategic goals of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project updates the existing airport master plan study and includes an updated sustainable master plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with shomu-shon, northern mariana islands.