Port of Alpena (USAPN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Alpena (UN/LOCODE USAPN) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 45.0667° N, 83.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Lake Huron; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Huron
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Alpena
Where is Port of Alpena located?
Port of Alpena is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 45.0667° N, 83.4167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Alpena?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Alpena is USAPN — country code US, location code APN.
How deep is Port of Alpena?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Alpena has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Alpena require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Alpena.
What type of harbor is Port of Alpena?
Port of Alpena is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Alpena have?
Port of Alpena is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Alpena are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4470), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →