Port of Muskegon (USMKG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Muskegon (UN/LOCODE USMKG) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 43.2333° N, 86.2667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Muskegon
Where is Port of Muskegon located?
Port of Muskegon is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 43.2333° N, 86.2667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Muskegon?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Muskegon is USMKG — country code US, location code MKG.
How deep is Port of Muskegon?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Muskegon has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Muskegon require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Muskegon.
What type of harbor is Port of Muskegon?
Port of Muskegon is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Muskegon have?
Port of Muskegon is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Muskegon are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →