Port of Prairie du Sac

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About Port of Prairie du Sac

This port is located on the Wisconsin River in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. It functions as a canal port, facilitating local navigation and commerce along the waterway.

Background
Prairie du Sac is a village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States, located along the Wisconsin River. The population was 4,420 at the 2020 census. The village is surrounded by the Town of Prairie du Sac, the Wisconsin River, and the village of Sauk City; together, Prairie du Sac and Sauk City are referred to as Sauk Prairie.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
226m

Region

Subdivision
US-WI
Latitude
43.2833°
Longitude
-89.7167°

Nearby Vessels

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Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USPS3
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5245764 →
Wikidata
Q1415586 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.prairiedusac.net →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Prairie du Sac?

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The approach to Prairie du Sac is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dane County Lighthouse Lighthouse at 18.9 NM to the SE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Prairie du Sac on?

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The Port of Prairie du Sac 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 Prairie du Sac?

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You can track vessels near Prairie du Sac (USPS3) 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 Prairie du Sac?

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The Port of Prairie du Sac is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USPS3 — 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 USPS3 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 Prairie du Sac?

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The Port of Prairie du Sac 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.