Port of Yorktown (USYKW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Yorktown (UN/LOCODE USYKW) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 37.2333° N, 76.5000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Yorktown
Where is Port of Yorktown located?
Port of Yorktown is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 37.2333° N, 76.5000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Yorktown?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Yorktown is USYKW — country code US, location code YKW.
How deep is Port of Yorktown?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Yorktown has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Yorktown require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Yorktown.
What type of harbor is Port of Yorktown?
Port of Yorktown is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Yorktown have?
Port of Yorktown is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Yorktown are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8250), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →