Port of Benicia (USBNC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Benicia (UN/LOCODE USBNC) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 38.0500° N, 122.1500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- United States W Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Benicia
Where is Port of Benicia located?
Port of Benicia is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.0500° N, 122.1500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Benicia?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Benicia is USBNC — country code US, location code BNC.
How deep is Port of Benicia?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Benicia has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Benicia require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Benicia.
What type of harbor is Port of Benicia?
Port of Benicia is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Benicia have?
Port of Benicia is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Benicia are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #16470), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →