Port of Buffalo (USBUF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Buffalo (UN/LOCODE USBUF) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 42.8833° N, 78.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Erie; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Erie
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Buffalo
Where is Port of Buffalo located?
Port of Buffalo is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 42.8833° N, 78.8833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Buffalo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Buffalo is USBUF — country code US, location code BUF.
How deep is Port of Buffalo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Buffalo has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Buffalo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Buffalo.
What type of harbor is Port of Buffalo?
Port of Buffalo is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Buffalo have?
Port of Buffalo is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Buffalo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3430), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →