Port of Honolulu (USHNL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Honolulu (UN/LOCODE USHNL) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 21.3000° N, 157.8667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Hawaiian Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Honolulu
Where is Port of Honolulu located?
Port of Honolulu is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 21.3000° N, 157.8667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Honolulu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Honolulu is USHNL — country code US, location code HNL.
How deep is Port of Honolulu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Honolulu has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Honolulu require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Honolulu.
What type of harbor is Port of Honolulu?
Port of Honolulu is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Honolulu have?
Port of Honolulu is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Honolulu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56280), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →