Port of Buffington: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Buffington is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 41.6333° N, 87.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Buffington
Where is Port of Buffington located?
Port of Buffington is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 41.6333° N, 87.4167° W.
How deep is Port of Buffington?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Buffington has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Buffington require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Buffington.
What type of harbor is Port of Buffington?
Port of Buffington is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Buffington have?
Port of Buffington is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Buffington are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4770), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →