Port of Port Isabel (USPIS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Port Isabel (UN/LOCODE USPIS) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 26.0833° N, 97.2000° 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 good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USPIS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
26.0833° N, 97.2000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
0.3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Port Isabel (USPIS)
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Distance
13 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Isabel

Where is Port of Port Isabel located?

Port of Port Isabel is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 26.0833° N, 97.2000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Isabel?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Isabel is USPIS — country code US, location code PIS.

How deep is Port of Port Isabel?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Isabel 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 Port Isabel require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Isabel.

What type of harbor is Port of Port Isabel?

Port of Port Isabel is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Port Isabel have?

Port of Port Isabel is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Port Isabel are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9330), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →