Marshall Islands/Kwajalein: Kwajalein Atoll Stopover
One of the stops on the United Island Hopper flight is the Kwajalein Atoll in Marshall Islands. This massive coral atoll consists of 97 islands and islets encircling one of the world’s largest lagoons — approximately 839 s miles (2,174 sq km). Access is restricted — Kwajalein Island is a controlled U.S. military installation and home to the , and travel requires specific authorization, so you can’t even disembark the plane during the short stopover.
