Port of Panama City (USPFN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Panama City (UN/LOCODE USPFN) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 30.1333° N, 85.6500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated none. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- None
- 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 Panama City
Where is Port of Panama City located?
Port of Panama City is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 30.1333° N, 85.6500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Panama City?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Panama City is USPFN — country code US, location code PFN.
How deep is Port of Panama City?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Panama City has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Panama City require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Panama City.
What type of harbor is Port of Panama City?
Port of Panama City is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering none shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Panama City have?
Port of Panama City is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Panama City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →