Port of Waukegan (USUGN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Waukegan (UN/LOCODE USUGN) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 42.3667° N, 87.8167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- 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 Waukegan
Where is Port of Waukegan located?
Port of Waukegan is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.3667° N, 87.8167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Waukegan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Waukegan is USUGN — country code US, location code UGN.
How deep is Port of Waukegan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Waukegan has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Waukegan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Waukegan.
What type of harbor is Port of Waukegan?
Port of Waukegan is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Waukegan have?
Port of Waukegan is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Waukegan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4830), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →