Port of Mackinac Island (USMCD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mackinac Island (UN/LOCODE USMCD) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 45.8500° N, 84.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Lake Huron; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Huron
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mackinac Island
Where is Port of Mackinac Island located?
Port of Mackinac Island is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 45.8500° N, 84.6167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mackinac Island?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mackinac Island is USMCD — country code US, location code MCD.
How deep is Port of Mackinac Island?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mackinac Island has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Mackinac Island require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mackinac Island.
What type of harbor is Port of Mackinac Island?
Port of Mackinac Island is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mackinac Island have?
Port of Mackinac Island is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mackinac Island are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4530), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →