Port of Palacios (USPSX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Palacios (UN/LOCODE USPSX) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 28.6833° N, 96.2167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Palacios
Where is Port of Palacios located?
Port of Palacios is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 28.6833° N, 96.2167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Palacios?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Palacios is USPSX — country code US, location code PSX.
How deep is Port of Palacios?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Palacios has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
Does Port of Palacios require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Palacios.
What type of harbor is Port of Palacios?
Port of Palacios is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Palacios have?
Port of Palacios is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Palacios are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9260), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →