Port of Texas City (USTXT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Texas City (UN/LOCODE USTXT) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 29.3833° N, 94.9167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- 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 Texas City
Where is Port of Texas City located?
Port of Texas City is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 29.3833° N, 94.9167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Texas City?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Texas City is USTXT — country code US, location code TXT.
How deep is Port of Texas City?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Texas City has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Texas City require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Texas City.
What type of harbor is Port of Texas City?
Port of Texas City is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Texas City have?
Port of Texas City is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Texas City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9160), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →