Port of Lawton

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About Port of Lawton

Lawton is a canal located in Michigan, USA. It serves as a waterway for navigation.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
230m

Region

Subdivision
US-MI
Latitude
42.1667°
Longitude
-85.8333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USLW5
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5001034 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Lawton is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is South Haven South Pierhead Lighthouse at 24.6 NM to the NW. Other aids include St. Joseph North Pierhead Inner (29.6 NM W), Saugatuck (33.2 NM NNW), Saugatuck (35 NM NNW), Holland Harbor South Pierhead (40.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Lawton on?

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The Port of Lawton is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Lawton (USLW5) 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 Lawton?

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The Port of Lawton is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USLW5 — 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 USLW5 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 Lawton?

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The Port of Lawton 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.