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.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USLAJ
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
46.7667° N, 88.4667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
4.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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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 →