Port of Key West (USEYW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Key West (UN/LOCODE USEYW) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 24.5500° N, 81.8167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Key West
Where is Port of Key West located?
Port of Key West is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 24.5500° N, 81.8167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Key West?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Key West is USEYW — country code US, location code EYW.
How deep is Port of Key West?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Key West has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Key West require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Key West.
What type of harbor is Port of Key West?
Port of Key West is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Key West have?
Port of Key West is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Key West are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8660), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →