Port of Ontonagon (USONG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ontonagon (UN/LOCODE USONG) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 46.8833° N, 89.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USONG
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
46.8833° N, 89.3333° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Channel Depth
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Lake Superior; Great Lakes
Region
US Lake Superior

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Port of Ontonagon (USONG)
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Distance
34 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ontonagon

Where is Port of Ontonagon located?

Port of Ontonagon is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 46.8833° N, 89.3333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ontonagon?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ontonagon is USONG — country code US, location code ONG.

How deep is Port of Ontonagon?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ontonagon has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Ontonagon require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Ontonagon.

What type of harbor is Port of Ontonagon?

Port of Ontonagon is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ontonagon have?

Port of Ontonagon is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ontonagon are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5380), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →