Port of CRYSTAL RIVER

The approach to CRYSTAL RIVER is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cedar Keys Lighthouse at 20.7 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Seahorse Reef (20.7 NM WNW), Nan's Approach (35.8 NM S), Tampa Bay Watch (48 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of CRYSTAL RIVER is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in US. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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

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.

The Port of CRYSTAL RIVER 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.