Port of Ketchikan (USKTN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ketchikan (UN/LOCODE USKTN) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 55.3333° N, 131.6500° W. The port reports cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Alaska
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ketchikan
Where is Port of Ketchikan located?
Port of Ketchikan is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 55.3333° N, 131.6500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ketchikan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ketchikan is USKTN — country code US, location code KTN.
How deep is Port of Ketchikan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ketchikan has cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Ketchikan?
Port of Ketchikan is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ketchikan have?
Port of Ketchikan is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ketchikan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #19130), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →