Port of TAKU HARBOR

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About Port of TAKU HARBOR

Taku Harbor is a remote Alaskan port located north of Juneau. It serves as a transshipment point for timber and other raw materials. The harbor accommodates barges and smaller cargo vessels.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Alaska
Sub-area
Gulf of Alaska
Latitude
58.0682°
Longitude
-134.0172°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USTKL
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of TAKU HARBOR?

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The approach to TAKU HARBOR is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Juneau Area and Borough (Lower Lynn Canal) Lighthouses Lighthouse at 36.1 NM to the NW. Other aids include Point Retreat (36.1 NM NW), The Sisters (39.9 NM W), Sentinel Island (40.5 NM NW), Tenakee Springs (42.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of TAKU HARBOR on?

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The Port of TAKU HARBOR is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near TAKU HARBOR (USTKL) 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 TAKU HARBOR?

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The Port of TAKU HARBOR is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USTKL — 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 USTKL 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 TAKU HARBOR?

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The Port of TAKU HARBOR 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.