The Commonwealth Ports Authority on Tuesday reported continued restrictions across the CNMI’s air and sea ports as recovery efforts progress following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with daylight‑only flight operations, damaged navigational systems and limited port hours still in effect.
At Saipan International Airport, daytime flights are operating on United Airlines, Micronesian Air Cargo/Connection Services and Star Marianas Air. The airport remains without power and is running on generator backup, with limited running water.
CPA said flights are restricted to daylight hours because of damage to the airport’s navigational aids.
Federal Aviation Administration personnel are on island assessing the navigation aids and the air traffic control tower, though replacement parts may take time to arrive.
Staff from the Guam International Airport Authority are assisting with inspections of apron and taxiway lights, runway signs and other airfield systems. All six jet bridges sustained damage during the storm, but Jetway No. 2 is now operational, and repairs to Jetway No. 6 are underway. Two stair‑carts are being used to increase boarding and deplaning capacity.
Rota Airport is open to receive flights, while Tinian Airport is limited to humanitarian flights with daytime operations only. The facility is currently powered by a FEMA generator.
On the maritime side, Tinian and Rota seaports remain under Port Heavy Weather Condition Whiskey, meaning ports are open to commercial traffic but restricted to daylight operations. Mariners are urged to use caution and report any discrepancies in aids to navigation to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Port of Saipan is fully open for commercial and cargo operations without restrictions.
CPA said assessments and repairs will continue in the coming days as federal and local teams work to restore full operational capacity across the Commonwealth’s transportation network.
