Port of Newport News (USNNS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Newport News (UN/LOCODE USNNS) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 36.9667° N, 76.4333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Newport News
Where is Port of Newport News located?
Port of Newport News is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 36.9667° N, 76.4333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Newport News?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Newport News is USNNS — country code US, location code NNS.
How deep is Port of Newport News?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Newport News has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Newport News require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Newport News.
What type of harbor is Port of Newport News?
Port of Newport News is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Newport News have?
Port of Newport News is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Newport News are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8300), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →