Port of Tampa (USTPA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tampa (UN/LOCODE USTPA) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 27.9167° N, 82.4500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- 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 Tampa
Where is Port of Tampa located?
Port of Tampa is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 27.9167° N, 82.4500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tampa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tampa is USTPA — country code US, location code TPA.
How deep is Port of Tampa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tampa has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Tampa require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tampa.
What type of harbor is Port of Tampa?
Port of Tampa is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tampa have?
Port of Tampa is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tampa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →