Port of Kawaihae (USKWH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kawaihae (UN/LOCODE USKWH) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 20.0333° N, 155.8333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 14 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Hawaiian Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kawaihae
Where is Port of Kawaihae located?
Port of Kawaihae is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 20.0333° N, 155.8333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kawaihae?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kawaihae is USKWH — country code US, location code KWH.
How deep is Port of Kawaihae?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kawaihae has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Kawaihae require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kawaihae.
What type of harbor is Port of Kawaihae?
Port of Kawaihae is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kawaihae have?
Port of Kawaihae is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kawaihae are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56160), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →