Russ, WQ3X  alerted me to a very interesting snippet of news regarding Midway Atoll. The full story can be found here.

Reading the article, it’s very apparent in about six months time, the  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to allow tourists to visit Midway, primarily to clear the island of debris.

Below are some quotes which might whet the appetite of an intrepid DXer or DX group.

Authorities plan to allow the first tourists sometime between November and January, most likely in groups of 15 on a chartered plane from Honolulu. No more than 40 overnight visitors would be allowed.

A weeklong stay would cost one person about $3,600, including airfare from Honolulu and lodging in old military barracks.

Tourists won’t be able to go water skiing or kite-surfing, although authorities will allow less disruptive activities including swimming and snorkeling. There’s no shopping aside from a small gift store.

The refuge would also welcome up to three cruise ships per year, perhaps those making the rounds of World War II battlefields in the Pacific.

I’d say there is definitely scope for some sort of Dxpedition to take place eventually on KH4 – providing you help clear  the island of some debris/garbage!

Thanks Russ for the info. :) I wonder when the next KH4 will be on air then?!