Port of Eleele

USKHW🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Eleele

This port is located on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaii. It is a small harbor with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
ʻEleʻele is a census-designated place (CDP) on the island of Kauaʻi in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States, with the ZIP code of 96705. Glass Beach, that is made of sea glass, is a local attraction. The population was 2,515 at the 2020 census, up from 2,040 at the 2000 census.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Elevation
89m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
56290 →
GeoNames ID
5855027 →
Wikidata
Q2588367 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USKHW
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-10
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-HI
Latitude
21.9167°
Longitude
-159.5833°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Eleele is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Makahu'ena Point Lighthouse at 8.3 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Kuki'I Point (13.3 NM E), Nawiliwili Harbor (14 NM E), Ahukini Breakwater (14.7 NM ENE), Kilauea Point (21.4 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Eleele on?

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The Port of Eleele is situated on the North Pacific Ocean 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 Eleele?

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You can track vessels near Eleele (USKHW) 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 Eleele?

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The Port of Eleele is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USKHW — 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 USKHW 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 Eleele?

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The Port of Eleele operates in the UTC-10 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.