Port of Elk River

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About Port of Elk River

Elk River is a canal port located in Minnesota, USA. It serves as an inland waterway terminal, primarily handling bulk cargo.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
205m

Region

Subdivision
US-MN
Latitude
45.3000°
Longitude
-93.5667°

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USER2
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4060454 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Elk River?

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The approach to Elk River is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Boom Island Lighthouse at 22.3 NM to the SE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Elk River on?

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The Port of Elk River 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 Elk River?

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You can track vessels near Elk River (USER2) 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 Elk River?

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The Port of Elk River is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USER2 — 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 USER2 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 Elk River?

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The Port of Elk River 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.