Port of Anchorage

USANC🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Anchorage

This harbor, established in 1914, serves as a key maritime gateway for Alaska. It handles various cargo types and accommodates a range of vessel traffic. Tugs are available for assistance.

Background
Anchorage, officially the Municipality of Anchorage, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Alaska. With a population of 291,247 at the 2020 census, it contains nearly 40 percent of the state's population. The Anchorage metropolitan area, which includes Anchorage and the neighboring Matanuska-Susitna Borough, had a population of 398,328 in 2020, accounting for more than half the state's population. At 1,706 sq mi (4,420 km2) of land area, the city is the fourth-largest by area in the U.S.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
5ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1914

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USANC
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
US-AK
Area
Alaska
Sub-area
Gulf of Alaska
Latitude
61.2373°
Longitude
-149.8975°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
19800 →
GeoNames ID
4149974 →
Wikidata
Q39450 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.muni.org →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Anchorage on?

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The Port of Anchorage is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Anchorage (USANC) 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 Anchorage?

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The Port of Anchorage is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USANC — 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 USANC 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 Anchorage?

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The Port of Anchorage 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.