Port of Carlsbad

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Port of Carlsbad USCNM

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About Port of Carlsbad

Carlsbad is a pier located in Carlsbad, California, USA. It serves as a pier facility.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5378783 →
Wikidata
Q7199976 →
Official Site
www.pizzaport.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USCNM
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
US-NM
Area
US West Coast
Latitude
33.1427°
Longitude
-117.3287°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Carlsbad is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Camp Pendleton South Lighthouse at 8.8 NM to the NW. Other aids include Mission Bay (23.3 NM S), Ballast Point (24.4 NM SSE), Ballast Point (25.4 NM SE), Harbor Island (25.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Carlsbad?

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The Port of Carlsbad is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

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

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You can track vessels near Carlsbad (USCNM) 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 Carlsbad?

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The Port of Carlsbad is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USCNM — 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 USCNM 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 Carlsbad?

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The Port of Carlsbad operates in the UTC-8 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.