Port of Metlakatla (USMTM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Metlakatla (UN/LOCODE USMTM) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 55.1333° N, 131.5667° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USMTM
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
55.1333° N, 131.5667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Anchorage Depth
1.8 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
3.7 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Alaska

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
12 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Metlakatla

Where is Port of Metlakatla located?

Port of Metlakatla is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 55.1333° N, 131.5667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Metlakatla?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Metlakatla is USMTM — country code US, location code MTM.

How deep is Port of Metlakatla?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Metlakatla has an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Metlakatla?

Port of Metlakatla is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Metlakatla have?

Port of Metlakatla is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Metlakatla are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #19110), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →