Port of Kitimat (CAKTM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kitimat (UN/LOCODE CAKTM) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 54.0000° N, 128.6833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Canada West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kitimat
Where is Port of Kitimat located?
Port of Kitimat is a seaport located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 54.0000° N, 128.6833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kitimat?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kitimat is CAKTM — country code CA, location code KTM.
How deep is Port of Kitimat?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kitimat has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Kitimat require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kitimat.
What type of harbor is Port of Kitimat?
Port of Kitimat is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kitimat have?
Port of Kitimat is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kitimat are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #18925), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →