Port of Pensacola (USPNS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pensacola (UN/LOCODE USPNS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 30.4000° N, 87.2167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 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 Pensacola
Where is Port of Pensacola located?
Port of Pensacola is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 30.4000° N, 87.2167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pensacola?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pensacola is USPNS — country code US, location code PNS.
How deep is Port of Pensacola?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pensacola has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Pensacola require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pensacola.
What type of harbor is Port of Pensacola?
Port of Pensacola is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering none shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pensacola have?
Port of Pensacola is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pensacola are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →