Johnston Atoll is an unincorporated territory of the United States, under the jurisdiction of the United States Air Force. The island is closed to public entry, and limited access for management needs is only granted by a letter of authorization from the USAF. A special use permit is also required from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to access the island by bo…
Johnston Atoll is an unincorporated territory of the United States, under the jurisdiction of the United States Air Force. The island is closed to public entry, and limited access for management needs is only granted by a letter of authorization from the USAF. A special use permit is also required from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to access the island by boat or enter the waters surrounding the island, which are designated as a National Wildlife Refuge and part of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. The Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge extends from the shore out to 12 nautical miles, continuing as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System out to 200 nautical miles. The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument extends from the shore out to 200 nautical miles.
Country: United States
Status: Unorganized, unincorporated territory
Claimed by U.S.: March 19, 1858
Named for: Captain Charles James Johnston, HMS Cornwallis
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