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Port of Pilottown

USPIW🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of Pilottown

Pilottown is a base for river pilots guiding vessels on the Mississippi River. It is located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, at the river's mouth.

Background
Pilottown is an unincorporated community and ghost town in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. It serves as a base for river pilots to guide ships across the bar and up and down the Mississippi River. As of 2020, there are no permanent residential population in the community.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
US-LA
Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
29.1805°
Longitude
-89.2577°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USPIW
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4346651 →
Wikidata
Q3461462 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Pilottown?+
The approach to Pilottown is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cubits Gap Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Head Of Passes (2 NM S), Southwest Pass Head Range Rear (3.1 NM S), South Pass (11 NM SSE), Pass À L'Outre (11.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Pilottown on?+
The Port of Pilottown 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 Pilottown?+
You can track vessels near Pilottown (USPIW) 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 USPIW on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Pilottown?+
The Port of Pilottown operates in the UTC-6 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.