Port of Ballston Lake

US2BY🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Ballston Lake

Ballston Lake is a small, undeveloped port in upstate New York. It is located on a lake and likely serves local recreational boating needs.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
US2BY
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

Region

Subdivision
US-NY
Latitude
42.9000°
Longitude
-73.8667°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ballston Lake?

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The approach to Ballston Lake is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mill Creek Lighthouse at 29.6 NM to the S. Other aids include Mill Creek (Stuyvesant, Kinderhook) (29.6 NM S), Columbia County Lighthouses (39 NM S), Hudson City (39 NM S), Saugerties (49.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Ballston Lake on?

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The Port of Ballston Lake is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Ballston Lake?

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You can track vessels near Ballston Lake (US2BY) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Ballston Lake?

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The Port of Ballston Lake is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is US2BY — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE US2BY mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Ballston Lake?

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The Port of Ballston Lake operates in the UTC-5 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.