Light blue with four white five-pointed stars centered. The stars are arranged in a diamond pattern. Blue symbolizes the Pacific Ocean, the stars represent the four island groups of Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap.

Flag courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Map courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Google Earth

An aerial view of Keprohi Waterfall on the island of Pohnpei. Given the high volcanic topography and heavy rainfall of Pohnpei, there are a number of scenic waterfalls on the island.

Photo courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Government

According to Britannica, under the 1979 constitution, the government of the Federated States of Micronesia consists of executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The president and vice president are elected by the legislature, the unicameral National Congress. The legislature comprises one at-large senator from each state, who serves four-year terms, and a variable number of single-district senators (determined on the basis of population), who serve two-year terms. Most major governmental functions other than those relating to defense and foreign affairs are carried out at the state rather than the national level. Each of the four state governments has a popularly elected governor and a unicameral legislature. There are no political parties.

The judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of the Federated States of Micronesia, state courts in each of the four states, and municipal courts in each political subdivision of each state. Recognized customary law is in force wherever it does not conflict with constitutional law.

Division of Civil Aviation

The Federated States of Micronesia Division of Civil Aviation is a branch of the Department of Transportation, Communication & Infrastructure of the government of the F.S.M. and is responsible for the nation’s airspace, airports, and airfields.

Airspace

SkyVector – Google Maps – ADS-B Exchange

ICAO countries publish an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). This document is divided into three parts: General (GEN), En Route (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD). ENR 1.4 details the types of airspace classes they chose to adopt from classes A through G.

None found by the author.

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Drone Regulations

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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Regulations & Policies

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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) News

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