Port of Grand Haven (USGHN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Grand Haven (UN/LOCODE USGHN) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 43.0667° N, 86.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- 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 Grand Haven
Where is Port of Grand Haven located?
Port of Grand Haven is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 43.0667° N, 86.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Grand Haven?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Grand Haven is USGHN — country code US, location code GHN.
How deep is Port of Grand Haven?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Grand Haven has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Grand Haven require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Grand Haven.
What type of harbor is Port of Grand Haven?
Port of Grand Haven is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Grand Haven have?
Port of Grand Haven is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Grand Haven are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4700), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →