Port of FORT WALTON BEACH

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About Port of FORT WALTON BEACH

This pier is located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It serves as a facility for local maritime activities.

Background
Fort Walton Beach, often referred to by the initialism FWB, is a city in southern Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fort Walton Beach had a population of 20,922. It is a principal city of the Crestview−Fort Walton Beach−Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
30.4036°
Longitude
-86.6192°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11776236 →
Wikidata
Q984368 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.fwb.org →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USFWB
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Operations & Services

History

Established
1941

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of FORT WALTON BEACH?

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The approach to FORT WALTON BEACH is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pensacola Bay Range Rear Lighthouse at 29.2 NM to the W. Other aids include Pensacola East Channel Inner Range Front (30.6 NM W), Pensacola East Channel Inner Range Rear (30.6 NM W), Pensacola (35.8 NM W), Caucus Channel Range Rear (36.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of FORT WALTON BEACH on?

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The Port of FORT WALTON BEACH 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 FORT WALTON BEACH?

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You can track vessels near FORT WALTON BEACH (USFWB) 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 FORT WALTON BEACH?

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The Port of FORT WALTON BEACH is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USFWB — 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 USFWB 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 FORT WALTON BEACH?

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The Port of FORT WALTON BEACH 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.