Port of Hilo (USITO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hilo (UN/LOCODE USITO) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 19.7333° N, 155.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Hawaiian Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hilo
Where is Port of Hilo located?
Port of Hilo is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 19.7333° N, 155.0667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hilo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hilo is USITO — country code US, location code ITO.
How deep is Port of Hilo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hilo has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Hilo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hilo.
What type of harbor is Port of Hilo?
Port of Hilo is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hilo have?
Port of Hilo is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hilo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56090), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →