Midway Atoll : Profile

Location

Midway Atoll does not belong to the state of Hawaii, but is part of a group known as the United States Minor Outlying Islands, but for convenience it has been included under Hawaii.

It is a wildlife refuge and lies 1,100 miles from Kauai.

Position 28°11.6'N, 177°21.4'W.

Clearance

On arrival a USFWS offical will make arrangements to meet you and your crew for a briefing.

The boat will also be inspected for pests in order to preserve the ecological integrity of the islands. Strictly, no pets are allowed.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Midway Atoll
Tel:808 674 8237 ext. 100 / 808 693 8041 ext. 102

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Honolulu Office
Tel:808 782 5940

Before leaving for Midway, you are advised to contact the USFWS at either Honolulu or Midway to advise them of your expected arrival date and to receive special instructions. These include an undertaking not to stop at any other islands in the Hawaiian chain between Kauai and Midway, and to stand off if necessary in order to make your approach in daylight.

There are 6 moorings here for visitors for which a daily charge is made. They are located in the inner harbour on Sand Island.

There is a dinghy landing at the west end of the inner harbour.

The is also a charge of $25 per person while at the Refuge.

Last updated January 2010.

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