Port of Puerto Quetzal

The controlling depth at Puerto Quetzal is 11 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Puerto Quetzal is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Puerto Quetzal Radar Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the E. Other aids include Puerto Quetzal (0.5 NM E), Puerto Quetzal Entrance Range Rear (0.6 NM W), Puerto Quetzal Water Tank (0.7 NM WNW), Puerto San José (1.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Puerto Quetzal is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in GT. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Puerto Quetzal (GTPRQ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GTPRQ on the live map.

The Port of Puerto Quetzal operates in the UTC-6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

PUERTO QUETZAL (UN/Locode: GTPRQ), Guatemala is a seaport located at approximately 13.92379° N, -90.79073° E.

Coordinates: 13.92379° N, -90.79073° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SAN JOSE — UN/Locode: GTSNJ — 13.92000° N, -90.83000° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 14m - 15.2m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 14m - 15.2m; oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 11 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.