Port of Tela (HNTEA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tela (UN/LOCODE HNTEA) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Honduras, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 15.7833° N, 87.4500° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Honduras East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tela
Where is Port of Tela located?
Port of Tela is a seaport located in Honduras, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 15.7833° N, 87.4500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tela?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tela is HNTEA — country code HN, location code TEA.
How deep is Port of Tela?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tela has an anchorage depth of about 14 m.
Does Port of Tela require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tela.
What type of harbor is Port of Tela?
Port of Tela is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tela have?
Port of Tela is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tela are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9660), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →