Airports / Northern Mariana Islands / TIQ
Francisco Manglona Borja / Tinian International Airport.
Tinian Island, Northern Mariana Islands · 271 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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271
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10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Saipan International Airport (SPN).
Overview
Francisco Manglona Borja / Tinian International Airport (PGWT / TIQ) is a mid-sized airport serving Tinian Island, Northern Mariana Islands. Field elevation is 271 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list TIQ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Saipan International Airport (SPN, 10 nm), Rota International Airport (ROP, 54 nm), and Andersen Air Force Base (UAM, 94 nm). The field has a single 8,600-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from TIQ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from TIQ to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
PGWT
IATA
TIQ
FAA / Local
TNI
Elevation
271 ft
Coordinates
14.9992° N · 145.6194° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,600 ft
- 08/268,600 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,600 ft
TIQ's 8,600 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmSPNSaipan International AirportI Fadang, Saipan
- 54nmROPRota International AirportRota Island
- 94nmUAMAndersen Air Force BaseYigo
- 103nmGUMAntonio B. Won Pat International AirportHagåtña
- 552nmYAPYap International AirportYap Island
- 582nmTKKChuuk International AirportWeno Island
Location
Open the full mapPGWT · Francisco Manglona Borja / Tinian International Airport · Tinian Island, Northern Mariana Islands
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TIQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,227 nm | 7h 54m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,882 nm | 9h 26m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,826 nm | 11h 37m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,951 nm | 11h 55m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,185 nm | 12h 27m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,310 nm | 12h 45m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,357 nm | 12h 51m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,362 nm | 12h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TIQ?
- Francisco Manglona Borja / Tinian International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,600 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at TIQ?
- Francisco Manglona Borja / Tinian International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,600 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TIQ?
- The closest alternate is Saipan International Airport (SPN), about 10 nm away, followed by Rota International Airport (ROP) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TIQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 7h 54m (3,227 nm), Anchorage about 9h 26m (3,882 nm), Seattle about 11h 37m (4,826 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.