Port of Port Lavaca (USPLV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Lavaca (UN/LOCODE USPLV) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 28.6167° N, 96.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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 Lavaca
Where is Port of Port Lavaca located?
Port of Port Lavaca is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 28.6167° N, 96.6167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Lavaca?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Lavaca is USPLV — country code US, location code PLV.
How deep is Port of Port Lavaca?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Lavaca has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Port Lavaca require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Lavaca.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Lavaca?
Port of Port Lavaca is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Lavaca have?
Port of Port Lavaca is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Lavaca are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9270), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →