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Port of Juneau

USJNU🇺🇸USA

Located on the Gastineau Channel in Southeast Alaska, Juneau is a significant port for cruise ships and ferries. It handles passengers and general cargo, serving as a vital transportation hub for the Alaskan capital.

Background
Juneau, officially the City and Borough of Juneau, is the capital of the U.S. state of Alaska, located along the Gastineau Channel in Southeast Alaska. Juneau was named the capital of Alaska in 1906, when the government of what was then the District of Alaska was moved from Sitka as dictated by the U.S. Congress in 1900. On July 1, 1970, the City of Juneau merged with the City of Douglas and the surrounding Greater Juneau Borough to form the current consolidated city-borough, which ranks as the second-largest municipality in the United States by area and is larger than both Rhode Island and Delaware.
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Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
271m
Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C
Established
1881
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
USJNU
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)
Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good
Subdivision
US-AK
Area
Alaska
Sub-area
Gulf of Alaska
Latitude
58.2931°
Longitude
-134.4116°
WPI No.
19580
GeoNames ID
5258195
Wikidata
Q29445
Official Site
juneau.org
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Juneau?+
The approach to Juneau is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Juneau Area and Borough (Lower Lynn Canal) Lighthouses Lighthouse at 18.5 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Point Retreat (18.5 NM WNW), Sentinel Island (22.1 NM NW), The Sisters (27.8 NM WSW), Tenakee Springs (40.2 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Juneau on?+
The Port of Juneau 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.
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What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Juneau?+
The Port of Juneau 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.