Port of Appleton

USATW🇺🇸USA

Port Location

Port Arrivals & Departures

Vessel Traffic

Port of Appleton USATW

1 credit per call

Unlock Vessel Traffic

See vessels in port, arriving & departing — all in one board.

1 credit per call
Checking credits…View all credit packs →
Auto top-up

On for your next purchase

Turn off to prevent future automatic charges.

Details stay hidden until unlocked.

About Port of Appleton

Appleton is a canal port located in Wisconsin, USA. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving through the inland waterway system.

Current Conditions

Loading current conditions…

Vessel Limits

Elevation
208m

Region

Subdivision
US-WI
Latitude
40.6628°
Longitude
-86.4722°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USATW
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4925943 →
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ships at the Port of Appleton in real time

Live AIS positions, arrivals, and departures at USATW — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsArrival alertsVoyage history
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Appleton?

+

The approach to Appleton is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cooper Memorial Lighthouse at 33.5 NM to the N. Other aids include Culver (33.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Appleton on?

+

The Port of Appleton is situated on the North Pacific 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 Appleton?

+

You can track vessels near Appleton (USATW) 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 Appleton?

+

The Port of Appleton is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USATW — 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 USATW mean?

+

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 Appleton?

+

The Port of Appleton 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.