Port of Whittier (USWQF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Whittier (UN/LOCODE USWQF) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Alaska. It sits at 60.7783° N, 148.6944° W. The port reports 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Alaska; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Alaska
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Whittier
Where is Port of Whittier located?
Port of Whittier is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Alaska. Its coordinates are 60.7783° N, 148.6944° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Whittier?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Whittier is USWQF — country code US, location code WQF.
How deep is Port of Whittier?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Whittier has cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Whittier?
Port of Whittier is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Whittier have?
Port of Whittier is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Whittier are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #19680), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →