Port of Erie (USERI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Erie (UN/LOCODE USERI) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 42.1500° N, 80.1000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Small
- 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 Erie
Where is Port of Erie located?
Port of Erie is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 42.1500° N, 80.1000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Erie?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Erie is USERI — country code US, location code ERI.
How deep is Port of Erie?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Erie has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Erie require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Erie.
What type of harbor is Port of Erie?
Port of Erie is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Erie have?
Port of Erie is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Erie are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →