Port of Frankfort (USFNF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Frankfort (UN/LOCODE USFNF) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 44.6333° N, 86.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USFNF
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
44.6333° N, 86.2500° 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
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
Region
US Lake Michigan

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Port of Frankfort (USFNF)
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Distance
23 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Frankfort

Where is Port of Frankfort located?

Port of Frankfort is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 44.6333° N, 86.2500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Frankfort?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Frankfort is USFNF — country code US, location code FNF.

How deep is Port of Frankfort?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Frankfort has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Frankfort require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Frankfort.

What type of harbor is Port of Frankfort?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Frankfort have?

Port of Frankfort is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Frankfort are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4640), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →