Port of BEARDSTOWN

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About Port of BEARDSTOWN

Also known as: South Beardstown Ditch, South Beardstown Drainage Ditch

Beardstown is a port located on the Illinois River in the United States. It serves as a transshipment point for agricultural products, primarily grain, moving via barge. The port facilities support bulk cargo handling for riverine vessels.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
129m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4250283 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USBEA
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
Inland, USA
Latitude
40.0193°
Longitude
-90.4343°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to BEARDSTOWN is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Michaud Lighthouse at 41.4 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Quinsippi (45.5 NM W), Mark Twain (46.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of BEARDSTOWN on?

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The Port of BEARDSTOWN 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 BEARDSTOWN?

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You can track vessels near BEARDSTOWN (USBEA) 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 BEARDSTOWN?

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The Port of BEARDSTOWN is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USBEA — 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 USBEA 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 BEARDSTOWN?

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The Port of BEARDSTOWN 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.