Port of Alexandria (USAXR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Alexandria (UN/LOCODE USAXR) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 38.8000° N, 77.0333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Alexandria
Where is Port of Alexandria located?
Port of Alexandria is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.8000° N, 77.0333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Alexandria?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Alexandria is USAXR — country code US, location code AXR.
How deep is Port of Alexandria?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Alexandria has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Alexandria require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Alexandria.
What type of harbor is Port of Alexandria?
Port of Alexandria is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Alexandria have?
Port of Alexandria is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Alexandria are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8240), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →