Port of Gasport

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About Port of Gasport

Gasport is a historic port on the Erie Canal in Niagara County, New York. It served as a transshipment point for goods moving along the canal.

Background
Gasport is a hamlet located in the Town of Royalton in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gasport had a population of 1,296. The name is derived from observed natural gas and the historic Erie Canal port at that location. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
156m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8491766 →
Wikidata
Q3461760 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USGSQ
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
US-NY
Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Ontario
Latitude
43.2028°
Longitude
-78.5569°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Gasport is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Olcott Lighthouse at 10.7 NM to the NW. Other aids include Thirty Mile Point (10.8 NM NNE), Grand Island Range Front (21.8 NM SW), Niagara River Range Rear (22.2 NM W), Fort Niagara (22.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Gasport on?

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The Port of Gasport is situated on the North Atlantic 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 Gasport?

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You can track vessels near Gasport (USGSQ) 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 Gasport?

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The Port of Gasport is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USGSQ — 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 USGSQ 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 Gasport?

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The Port of Gasport 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.