Port of Traverse City (USTVC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Traverse City (UN/LOCODE USTVC) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 44.7667° N, 85.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Traverse City
Where is Port of Traverse City located?
Port of Traverse City is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 44.7667° N, 85.6167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Traverse City?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Traverse City is USTVC — country code US, location code TVC.
How deep is Port of Traverse City?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Traverse City has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Traverse City require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Traverse City.
What type of harbor is Port of Traverse City?
Port of Traverse City is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Traverse City have?
Port of Traverse City is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Traverse City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4620), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →