Port of Biloxi (USBIX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Biloxi (UN/LOCODE USBIX) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 30.3833° N, 88.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USBIX
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
30.3833° N, 88.8833° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
1.8 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
0.6 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
US Gulf Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
11 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Biloxi

Where is Port of Biloxi located?

Port of Biloxi is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 30.3833° N, 88.8833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Biloxi?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Biloxi is USBIX — country code US, location code BIX.

How deep is Port of Biloxi?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Biloxi has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Biloxi require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Biloxi.

What type of harbor is Port of Biloxi?

Port of Biloxi is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Biloxi have?

Port of Biloxi is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Biloxi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8790), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →