Port of Baton Rouge (USBTR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Baton Rouge (UN/LOCODE USBTR) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 30.4500° N, 91.1833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Baton Rouge
Where is Port of Baton Rouge located?
Port of Baton Rouge is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 30.4500° N, 91.1833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Baton Rouge?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Baton Rouge is USBTR — country code US, location code BTR.
How deep is Port of Baton Rouge?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Baton Rouge has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Baton Rouge require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Baton Rouge.
What type of harbor is Port of Baton Rouge?
Port of Baton Rouge is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Baton Rouge have?
Port of Baton Rouge is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Baton Rouge are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8970), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →