Port of Harwood Heights

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About Port of Harwood Heights

Harwood Heights is a canal port located in Cook County, Illinois. Established in 1950, it serves as a waterway connection within the Chicago metropolitan area.

Background
Harwood Heights is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,065 at the 2020 census. Harwood Heights and its neighbor Norridge form an enclave surrounded by the city of Chicago.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
197m

Region

Subdivision
US-IL
Latitude
41.9667°
Longitude
-87.8000°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4884511 →
Wikidata
Q1976009 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.harwoodheights.org →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1950

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Harwood Heights?

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The approach to Harwood Heights is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hollywood Avenue Breakwater Lighthouse at 6.8 NM to the E. Other aids include Farwell Avenue Breakwater (6.9 NM ENE), Foster Avenue Breakwater (6.9 NM E), Montrose Breakwater (7.5 NM E), Belmont Harbor Inner (7.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Harwood Heights on?

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The Port of Harwood Heights 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 Harwood Heights?

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You can track vessels near Harwood Heights (USHHT) 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 Harwood Heights?

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The Port of Harwood Heights is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USHHT — 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 USHHT 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 Harwood Heights?

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The Port of Harwood Heights 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.