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Port Hueneme

USNTD🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port Hueneme

This harbor is the only deep-water port between Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay, situated on the Santa Barbara Channel. It handles diverse cargo and serves as a key operating facility for Naval Base Ventura County.

Background
The Port of Hueneme in the city of Port Hueneme, California, United States, is the only deep water harbor between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area. Located in Ventura County on the Santa Barbara Channel, the port complex not only serves international shipping businesses but is an operating facility of Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC).

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
14m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Floating
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C
Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
16120 →
GeoNames ID
5335843 →
Wikidata
Q16898749 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USNTD
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
US-CA
Area
US West Coast
Latitude
34.1487°
Longitude
-119.2075°

Terminals

PORT HUENEME

PORT HUENEME

333 Ponoma Street, Port Hueneme, CA 93041, USA

www.portofhueneme.org →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Hueneme?+
The approach to Port Hueneme is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port Hueneme Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the SSW with a nominal range of 20 NM. Other aids include Whipple Bay (1.8 NM NNW), Anacapa Island (11 NM SW), Santa Barbara (29.6 NM WNW), Point Vicente (46.6 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port Hueneme?+
The Port Hueneme 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 Hueneme?+
You can track vessels near Port Hueneme (USNTD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USNTD on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port Hueneme?+
The Port Hueneme 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.