Midway Atoll, US Minor Outlying Islands (MDY-Henderson Field)
The Henderson Field (Midway Atoll) is an airport located in Midway Atoll, US Minor Outlying Islands. This public airport is operated by the Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, and it has the airport code of MDY. It is mostly used as ETOPS operations’ diversion point for emergencies. The MDY-Henderson Field airport was named in honor of a World War II hero, Major Lofton R. Henderson. The airport also serves as the entry point to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, a national monument within Sand Island that is mainly used by scientists and researchers.
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The Henderson Field (Midway Atoll) was first constructed in 1942 by the Naval Battalion. After serving as a bomber strip, the MDY-Henderson Field Airport was transferred to the care of the US Department of the Interior, and Boeing, a company based in Washington, helped develop the airport in 2004. At present it is classified as an uncontrolled airport due to the lack of a radio tower. Flights are usually operational from November to June, and scientists wait for the migration of albatross birds to signal safety for flights. The MDY-Henderson Field Airport sits on 486 hectares of land, and features a 7,800-foot asphalt runway. Previous airlines that have graced its runways include the Aloha Airlines, Pan American World Airways, and Continental Micronesia. These shuttled passengers from Honolulu, Guam, and further cities like Delhi and Frankfurt.
What to Do & Area Attractions
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resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Midway Atoll, US Minor Outlying Islands (MDY-Henderson Field) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the MDY airport.
Most of these MDY
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Midway Atoll, US Minor Outlying Islands
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Midway Atoll, US Minor Outlying Islands Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Midway Atoll, US Minor Outlying Islands (MDY-Henderson Field)
If you planning to travel to Midway Atoll, US Minor Outlying Islands (MDY-Henderson Field), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:02 PM.
The temperature feels like 69.25 with a humidity level of 70 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 10 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east at a speed of 13 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:12 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Thursday
5/2
Few clouds
70°F
High: 71°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 0%
Today
5/3
Clear Sky
70°F
High: 71°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 20%
Saturday
5/4
Few clouds
70°F
High: 71°F
Low: 71°F
Precipitation: 10%
Sunday
5/5
Clear Sky
71°F
High: 72°F
Low: 71°F
Precipitation: 20%
Monday
5/6
Light rain
71°F
High: 72°F
Low: 71°F
Precipitation: 45%
Tuesday
5/7
Few clouds
71°F
High: 71°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 10%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Midway Atoll, US Minor Outlying Islands MDY airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free MDY airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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