Port of Acapulco (MXACA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Acapulco (UN/LOCODE MXACA) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Mexico, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 16.8500° N, 99.9333° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Mexico West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Acapulco
Where is Port of Acapulco located?
Port of Acapulco is a seaport located in Mexico, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 16.8500° N, 99.9333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Acapulco?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Acapulco is MXACA — country code MX, location code ACA.
How deep is Port of Acapulco?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Acapulco has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Acapulco?
Port of Acapulco reports a maximum length of 295 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Acapulco require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Acapulco.
What type of harbor is Port of Acapulco?
Port of Acapulco is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Acapulco have?
Port of Acapulco is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Acapulco are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →