Port of L Anse (USLAJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of L Anse (UN/LOCODE USLAJ) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 46.7667° N, 88.4667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Superior
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of L Anse
Where is Port of L Anse located?
Port of L Anse is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 46.7667° N, 88.4667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of L Anse?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of L Anse is USLAJ — country code US, location code LAJ.
How deep is Port of L Anse?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of L Anse has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of L Anse require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of L Anse.
What type of harbor is Port of L Anse?
Port of L Anse is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of L Anse have?
Port of L Anse is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of L Anse are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5310), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →