Port of Los Alamitos

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About Port of Los Alamitos

Los Alamitos is a canal port located in Southern California. It serves as a naval base and handles military cargo. The port is home to the Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Region

Subdivision
US-CA
Latitude
33.8000°
Longitude
-118.0667°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5368306 →
Wikidata
Q14682282 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USLAT
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1951

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Los Alamitos?

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The approach to Los Alamitos is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Parker'S Lighthouse Lighthouse at 6.7 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Long Beach Harbor (6.8 NM WSW), Long Beach (7.6 NM SW), Long Beach Back Channel South Sector Light (7.9 NM WSW), Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light (8.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Los Alamitos?

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The Port of Los Alamitos is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Los Alamitos?

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You can track vessels near Los Alamitos (USLAT) 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 Los Alamitos?

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The Port of Los Alamitos is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USLAT — 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 USLAT 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 Los Alamitos?

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The Port of Los Alamitos operates in the UTC-8 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.