Port of FAIRHOPE

USFH3🇺🇸USA

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About Port of FAIRHOPE

Fairhope is a marina located on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, Alabama. Established in 1894, it primarily serves recreational vessels.

Background
Fairhope is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States, located on the eastern shoreline of Mobile Bay. The population was 22,477 at the 2020 census. Fairhope is a principal city of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metropolitan area, which includes all of Baldwin County.

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Elevation
1m

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History

Established
1894

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Name
Dist.

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UN/LOCODE
USFH3
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
30.5251°
Longitude
-87.9140°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7313389 →
Wikidata
Q79502 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.cofairhope.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to FAIRHOPE is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Theodore Channel Outer Range Rear Lighthouse at 5.5 NM to the SW. Other aids include Mobile Lower Reach Range Rear (6.4 NM SW), Mobile Bay (7.3 NM SW), Mobile Middle Reach Range Rear (9.5 NM NW), Mobile Point (Range A Rear) (18.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of FAIRHOPE on?

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The Port of FAIRHOPE 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.

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

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You can track vessels near FAIRHOPE (USFH3) 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 FAIRHOPE?

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The Port of FAIRHOPE is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USFH3 — 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 USFH3 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 FAIRHOPE?

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The Port of FAIRHOPE 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.