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.

Country
Honduras
UN/LOCODE
HNPCR
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
15.8333° N, 87.9500° 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
13.5 m
Anchorage Depth
9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
0.3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
12.5 m
Entrance Width
400 m

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

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

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Distance
29 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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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 →