Port of Lake Charles (USLCH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lake Charles (UN/LOCODE USLCH) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 30.2167° N, 93.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated none. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- None
- 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 Lake Charles
Where is Port of Lake Charles located?
Port of Lake Charles is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 30.2167° N, 93.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lake Charles?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lake Charles is USLCH — country code US, location code LCH.
How deep is Port of Lake Charles?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lake Charles has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Lake Charles require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lake Charles.
What type of harbor is Port of Lake Charles?
Port of Lake Charles is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering none shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lake Charles have?
Port of Lake Charles is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lake Charles are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9040), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →