Port of Cape Charles (USCCJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cape Charles (UN/LOCODE USCCJ) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 37.2667° N, 76.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 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 Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cape Charles
Where is Port of Cape Charles located?
Port of Cape Charles is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 37.2667° N, 76.0167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cape Charles?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cape Charles is USCCJ — country code US, location code CCJ.
How deep is Port of Cape Charles?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cape Charles has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Cape Charles require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cape Charles.
What type of harbor is Port of Cape Charles?
Port of Cape Charles is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cape Charles have?
Port of Cape Charles is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cape Charles are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8180), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →