Port of Puerto Cortes (HNPCR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Cortes (UN/LOCODE HNPCR) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Honduras, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 15.8333° N, 87.9500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 13.5 m, an anchorage depth near 9 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Honduras East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Cortes
Where is Port of Puerto Cortes located?
Port of Puerto Cortes is a seaport located in Honduras, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 15.8333° N, 87.9500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Cortes?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Cortes is HNPCR — country code HN, location code PCR.
How deep is Port of Puerto Cortes?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Cortes has a channel depth of about 13.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 9 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Puerto Cortes require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Cortes.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Cortes?
Port of Puerto Cortes is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Cortes have?
Port of Puerto Cortes is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Cortes are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9650), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →