Port of Oswego (USOSW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Oswego (UN/LOCODE USOSW) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Ontario. It sits at 43.4667° N, 76.5167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 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 Ontario; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Ontario
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Oswego
Where is Port of Oswego located?
Port of Oswego is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Ontario. Its coordinates are 43.4667° N, 76.5167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Oswego?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Oswego is USOSW — country code US, location code OSW.
How deep is Port of Oswego?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Oswego has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Oswego require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Oswego.
What type of harbor is Port of Oswego?
Port of Oswego is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Oswego have?
Port of Oswego is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Oswego are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3170), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →