Port of Taconite Harbor

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About Port of Taconite Harbor

Taconite Harbor is a bulk cargo port located on the north shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota, USA. It primarily handles iron ore pellets for the steel industry. The port serves large lake freighters, known as lakers.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
184m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5049606 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USTCH
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
US-MN
Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Superior
Latitude
47.5245°
Longitude
-90.9180°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Taconite Harbor?

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The approach to Taconite Harbor is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Split Rock Lighthouse at 26.7 NM to the SW with a nominal range of 19 NM. Other aids include Grand Marais Lighthouse (26.9 NM ENE), Devils Island (27.8 NM SSE), Sand Island (31.3 NM S), Raspberry Island (33.6 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Taconite Harbor on?

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The Port of Taconite Harbor 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 Taconite Harbor?

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You can track vessels near Taconite Harbor (USTCH) 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 Taconite Harbor?

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The Port of Taconite Harbor is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USTCH — 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 USTCH 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 Taconite Harbor?

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The Port of Taconite Harbor 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.