Saipan International Airport, officially known as Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport, is the primary commercial airport serving the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Located on the island of Saipan, it handles the majority of international and domestic air traffic for the archipelago. The airport connects Saipan to major Asian hubs including Japan, South Korea, China, and the Philippines, as well as to other islands in the CNMI such as Tinian and Rota. Tourism is a significant driver of air traffic, with the island attracting visitors primarily from East Asia. The facility is managed under the jurisdiction of the CNMI government and has undergone various modernization efforts over the years to accommodate growing regional demand. Its strategic location in the western Pacific makes it an important transit point for travelers throughout Micronesia.