Port of Sitka (USSIT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sitka (UN/LOCODE USSIT) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 57.0500° N, 135.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Alaska
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sitka
Where is Port of Sitka located?
Port of Sitka is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 57.0500° N, 135.3333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sitka?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sitka is USSIT — country code US, location code SIT.
How deep is Port of Sitka?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sitka has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Sitka require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sitka.
What type of harbor is Port of Sitka?
Port of Sitka is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sitka have?
Port of Sitka is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sitka are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #19410), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →