Port of Port Aransas (USYAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Aransas (UN/LOCODE USYAS) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 27.8333° N, 97.0500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 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 Port Aransas
Where is Port of Port Aransas located?
Port of Port Aransas is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 27.8333° N, 97.0500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Aransas?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Aransas is USYAS — country code US, location code YAS.
How deep is Port of Port Aransas?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Aransas has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Port Aransas require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Aransas.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Aransas?
Port of Port Aransas is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Aransas have?
Port of Port Aransas is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Aransas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9310), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →