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Port of HOONAH

USHNH🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of HOONAH

Also known as: Hoonah Bay, Hoonah Harbor, Hooniah Bay, Hooniah Harbor, Hoonyah Harbor, Huna Harbor

This harbor on Chichagof Island, Alaska, serves as a gateway to the Alaskan Inside Passage. It is a sheltered harbor with facilities for tugs and drydock operations.

Background
Hoonah is a largely Tlingit community on Chichagof Island, located in Alaska's panhandle in the southeast region of the state. It is 30 miles (48 km) west of Juneau, across the Alaskan Inside Passage. Hoonah is the only first-class city on Chichagof Island, the 109th-largest island in the world and the 5th-largest island in the U.S. At the 2020 census the population was 931, up from 760 in 2010. In the summer the population can swell to over 1,300 depending on fishing, boating, hiking and hunting conditions.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
19460 →
GeoNames ID
5847177 →
Wikidata
Q79525 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.cityofhoonah.org →
OpenStreetMap
View on OSM →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USHNH
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-9
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
Alaska
Sub-area
Gulf of Alaska
Latitude
58.1100°
Longitude
-135.4471°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of HOONAH?+
The approach to HOONAH is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is The Sisters Lighthouse at 7 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Tenakee Springs (21.1 NM SSE), Juneau Area and Borough (Lower Lynn Canal) Lighthouses (23.9 NM NE), Point Retreat (24 NM NE), Sentinel Island (31 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of HOONAH on?+
The Port of HOONAH is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of HOONAH?+
You can track vessels near HOONAH (USHNH) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USHNH on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of HOONAH?+
The Port of HOONAH operates in the UTC-9 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.