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Port Townsend

USTWD🇺🇸US

Port Location

About Port Townsend

The Port Townsend (USTWD) is a maritime port facility located in US.. Local time zone: UTC-8.

Position: 48.1180°N, 122.7715°W. UN/LOCODE: USTWD.

Geographic context: The Port Townsend is situated on the North Pacific Ocean, within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

Vessel Limits

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General Information

Port Name
Port Townsend
Country
🇺🇸US
UNLOCODE
USTWD
Time Zone
UTC-8
Latitude
48.1180°
Longitude
-122.7715°

Navigation Aids Near Port Townsend

Eastern Jefferson County (Admiralty Inlet, Port Townsend Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse

1.7 NMNNE

Minor Island Lighthouse

12.5 NMN

Trial Islands Lighthouse

27.1 NMNW

Fiddle Reef Lighthouse

27.7 NMNW

Skagit County (Anacortes Area) Lighthouse Lighthouse

28.3 NMNNW

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Townsend?+
The approach to Port Townsend is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Eastern Jefferson County (Admiralty Inlet, Port Townsend Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse at 1.7 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Minor Island (12.5 NM N), Trial Islands (27.1 NM NW), Fiddle Reef (27.7 NM NW), Skagit County (Anacortes Area) Lighthouse (28.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port Townsend?+
The Port Townsend 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 Townsend?+
You can track vessels near Port Townsend (USTWD) 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 USTWD on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port Townsend?+
The Port Townsend 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.