1. Commonwealth Ports Authority Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands
2009 PACIFIC AVIATION DIRECTORS’ WORKSHOP
May 4 – 6, 2009
Marshall Islands Resort
Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands

2. We are the closest U.S. destination near the heart of Asia
AIR SERVICE:
3 hours to Manila
4.5 hours to HKG
3 hours to Japan
4 hours to Korea
4.5 hours to Shanghai
30 min. to Guam

3. Flights and Visitors to CNMI
Delta/Northwest Airlines and Asiana are the two main airlines servicing the CNMI
Japanese visitors to the CNMI continue to be the dominant at about 80%

4. Tourism is Key Industry
1997 & 1998 were peak times at 1.6 M passengers (arrival and departure combined)
Current traffic has dropped to only 1M combined due to competition and world wide economic conditions
Japanese visitors comprise over 80% of visitors
Korea and China are fast emerging markets for CNMI
Delta/Northwest Airlines and Asiana Airlines currently serve our islands
Continental, Shanghai Airlines, and JAL are mainly charters

5. CPA’s Vision
First class tourist destination with unique and memorable experience in each island-Saipan, Tinian and Rota
Building world-class airport facilities
Operate at the lowest possible cost for the passengers and airlines
Direct access and convenient travel routes to our beautiful islands.

6. Airport Developments
Multi million dollar state of the art in-line baggage inspection system;
Runway rehabilitation & safety area improvements ;
New runway, taxiway & terminal facilities on the island of Tinian
Runway extension in Rota for direct flights from Asia.
Overall terminal facility improvements and upgrades
Improvements to Back-up power

7. Outlook
Coordinate with visitors’ authority on marketing & promotions to increase traffic by 100% over a 5-year period;
Continue to modernize the airport facilities
Continue to develop the non-aviation part of the airport such as leasing of properties.
Develop cargo handling facilities.

8. SAIPAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS

9. Terminal Improvements
CPA is soon to receive entitlement funds to perform the following improvements to the airport:
Utilities renovations & upgrade throughout the terminal building
High roof drainage improvements
Replacement of the Public Address System
Utility Upgrades and Renovations to the domestic terminal servicing Rota and Tinian passengers

10. Generator and Power Upgrade
Scope: “DESIGN-BUILD” project for the Back-up Power Upgrade at the airport. Project entails installation of a third feeder line to the main terminal, installation of a third 1.8 MW generator at the main generator building, and installation of a backup generators at the Tower and at the ARFF Station.
Status: The project amount is $6.7 million. NTP was issued on February 9, The project is in the 35% design stage and is anticipated for completion by July 14, 2010.
Preventive maintenance and operation services as well as renovations to the generator facility are also being implemented.

11. Baggage Handling System Terminal Expansion
Scope: Expansion of the existing departure terminal inclusive of a basement for new Baggage Handling System and CTX machines for TSA.
Status: Project is being tested and certification is anticipated by May 2009

12. Runway 7/25 Rehabilitation Project
Package II Phase I – Taxiway Conversion to Temporary Runway
Scope: The project consists of Connection of storm drainage pipe to the new water reservoir, demolishing and filling of the existing reservoir; conversion of Taxiway “A” into a temporary runway by milling and overlaying to bring the taxiway alignment to that of a runway alignment.
Status: Project was awarded at $3.8 million and is approximately 50% complete. Completion is set for October 2009.

13. Runway 7/25 Rehabilitation Project Package II – Phase II - Runway Rehabilitation
Scope: The Project is to Rehabilitate Runway 7/25 to include milling of existing runway, connecting taxiways, blast pads and shoulder pavements, overlay, grooving and marking of surfaces; the restoration of Taxiway “A”, and the installation of lighted wind cones.
Status: project is to be advertised for bid by June 2009.

14. Replacement of Two Passenger Loading Bridges
Scope: Replacement of two loading bridges, Jetways 4 and 5 to Apron Drive Type bridges. Also includes replacement of all six pilot guidance systems.
Status: Project completion is May 2009.

15. ARFF Building Expansion
Scope: To construct additional 90’ x 95’ permanent covered canopy for protection to ARFF vehicles and equipment.
Status: Design is complete. May be a 2011 project.

16. Submitted an application to renovate, upgrade, and expand the ARFF Training Center/Facility to include structural fire complex consisting of a two (2) storey building.

17. ARFF Training Facility Improvement
Pavement all around of existing fire pit.

18. TINIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS

19. Terminal Improvements (New Departure Building)
Scope: Construction of 24,000 SF departure terminal building and improvements to existing building, including security related and a baggage conveyor system.
Status: Project will be completed by about October 2009.

20. Strengthening of Parallel Taxiway
Scope: Project entails strengthening of the Parallel Taxiway “A”.
Status: Project was awarded in the amount of $8.9 million and completed in October 2008.

21. ARFF Building Relocation
Scope: Relocation of ARFF building to provide line of sight, visibility for flight service office, and direct access to the airside
Status: Design is complete and may be a 2011 project.

22. ROTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
In addition to regular services by Freedom Air and Cape Air, Rota receives charter flights from Continental Airlines.

23. Runway Extension Project Phase II
Scope: The Project consists of paving shoulders on both sides of the existing 6,000 feet runway, new electrical lines, new edge lights, generator, generator building and fuel tank.
Status: Construction was awarded in the amount of $5.2 million and NTP was issued in October 2008 with a completion date set for October 2009.

24. ANTICIPATED FUTURE PROJECTS 2010 – 2011

25. SAIPAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Project Title
ARFF Building Expansion
ARFF Training Facility Improvements
ILS Upgrade
Passenger Loading Bridge 3 and 6 Replacement
3,000 Gallon ARFF Vehicle Procurement
Runway Sweeper Procurement
Flight Information Display System
Airport Road & Drainage Improvements
Terminal Building Modernization

26. TINIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Project Title
ARFF Building Relocation
High Speed Taxiway “B”
Taxiway “E”
ARFF Access Road
Rapid Intervention Vehicle
Security Access System
Perimeter Security Fence Replacement

27. ROTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Project Title
Perimeter Security Fence Replacement
Existing Apron Asphalt Pavement Treatment
Security Access System
Rapid Intervention Vehicle

28. Commonwealth Ports Authority Email: cpa.admin@pticom.com
CONTACT INFORMATION:
MR. EFRAIN F. CAMACHO, PE
Executive Director
Commonwealth Ports Authority
PO Box
Saipan, MP 96950
Tel: (670) /01
Fax:
Website:

29. Thank you and Si Yu’us Ma’ase commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands