Port of Los Angeles (USLAX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Los Angeles (UN/LOCODE USLAX) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 33.7500° N, 118.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- United States W Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Distances to Major World Ports
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Los Angeles
Where is Port of Los Angeles located?
Port of Los Angeles is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 33.7500° N, 118.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Los Angeles?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Los Angeles is USLAX — country code US, location code LAX.
How deep is Port of Los Angeles?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Los Angeles has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.1 m.
Does Port of Los Angeles require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Los Angeles.
What type of harbor is Port of Los Angeles?
Port of Los Angeles is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Los Angeles have?
Port of Los Angeles is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Los Angeles are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #16080), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →