Tarawa to Majuro

DAY 22, LEG 90 - Tarawa to Majuro

We now head off to Majuro in the Marshall Islands.  These islands, like Kiribati, make up part of Micronesia.  The Marshall Islands were the focus of a lengthly and catastrophic battle during World War II as the American forces tried to end Japanese occupation of the islands.  The islands became a nuclear weapon testing area towards the end of the war resulting in long-term health issues for many islanders.  In 1979 the islands became independent of the U.S. but still retain ties in the form of government assistance which accounts for most of the economic activity.

The weather in this part of the Pacific is usually wet and humid and suffers from very high rainfall.  It is no surprise that the rain is just starting as we prepare to start our journey to Majuro!

Lined up on runway 09 ready for departure.

Take off as viewed from the terminal at Tarawa.

Leaving Tarawa behind.

Beginning our descent back into the rain.

Turning onto final approach to runway 07 at Marshall Islands International Airport.

This bridge is actually a causeway along the atoll.

Short final.

NGTA - PKMJ stats

Take off time:  0924

Landing time:  1050

Flight time:      01:26

Fuel used:       735kgs / 1617lbs