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TransportationAir ServiceEach of the four urban centers has an international airport capable of accommodating medium-size aircraft. Each airport has new air terminals designed to meet the needs of steadily increasing air traffic. Continental Air Micronesia provides international and interstate passenger and cargo service within the FSM and to and from Honolulu and Guam, presently using Boeing 727 aircraft. Air Nauru also offers some service to points in the FSM. The regional hub is located in Guam, where it is possible to connect to a wide range of airlines. Ocean ShippingAll state centers in the FSM have deep draft harbors capable of handling almost all commercial shipping needs. Depths at ports range from 40-160 feet. Each of the ports is capable of providing containerized cargo handling, some warehousing, and transshipment facilities. Service is provided to anywhere in the world using a range of lines, which generally operate on a monthly schedule. |