Port of Longboat Key

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About Port of Longboat Key

This canal port is located on Florida's central west coast, between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. It serves as a waterway access point for the barrier island community.

Background
Longboat Key is a town in Manatee and Sarasota counties along the central west coast of the U.S. state of Florida, located on and coterminous with the barrier island of the same name. Longboat Key is south of Anna Maria Island, between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. It is almost equally divided between Manatee and Sarasota counties. The town of Longboat Key was incorporated in 1955 and is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town's population was 7,505 at the 2020 census, up from 6,888 at the 2010 census.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
6m

Region

Subdivision
US-FL
Latitude
27.4000°
Longitude
-82.6500°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USL9K
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4150343 →
Wikidata
Q993809 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.longboatkey.org →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Longboat Key?

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The approach to Longboat Key is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Egmont Key Light Lighthouse at 13.4 NM to the NNW with a nominal range of 28 NM. Other aids include Egmont Channel Range Rear (13.7 NM NNW), Port Manatee Inbound Range Rear (14.6 NM NNE), Lee County Lighthouses (14.7 NM NNE), Port Manatee Inbound Range Front (14.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Longboat Key on?

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The Port of Longboat Key is situated on the Gulf of Mexico 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 Longboat Key?

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You can track vessels near Longboat Key (USL9K) 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 Longboat Key?

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The Port of Longboat Key is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USL9K — 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 USL9K 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 Longboat Key?

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The Port of Longboat Key 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.