Port of Michigan City (USMGC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Michigan City (UN/LOCODE USMGC) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 41.7333° N, 86.9000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 2.4 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Michigan City
Where is Port of Michigan City located?
Port of Michigan City is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 41.7333° N, 86.9000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Michigan City?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Michigan City is USMGC — country code US, location code MGC.
How deep is Port of Michigan City?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Michigan City has a channel depth of about 2.4 m.
Does Port of Michigan City require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Michigan City.
What type of harbor is Port of Michigan City?
Port of Michigan City is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Michigan City have?
Port of Michigan City is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Michigan City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →