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Port Chester

USUXZ🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port Chester

Port Chester is a harbor located in southeastern Westchester County, New York, on the Long Island Sound. It serves as a small craft harbor and is a historic port, established in 1660.

Background
Port Chester is a village in the U.S. state of New York and the largest part of the town of Rye in Westchester County by population. As of the 2020 census, Port Chester had a population of 31,693. Located in southeast Westchester, Port Chester forms part of the New York City metropolitan statistical area. Port Chester borders Connecticut and the town of Greenwich to the east. It is one of only 12 villages in New York still incorporated under a charter; other villages either incorporated or reincorporated under the provisions of Village Law.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1660

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USUXZ
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-NY
Area
US East Coast
Latitude
40.9997°
Longitude
-73.6592°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
7620 →
GeoNames ID
8082308 →
Wikidata
Q2037513 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portchesterny.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Chester?+
The approach to Port Chester is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Great Captain Island Lighthouse at 1.9 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses (1.9 NM ESE), Stamford Harbor Ledge (5.4 NM E), Execution Rocks (8.1 NM SSW), Sands Point (8.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port Chester?+
The Port Chester is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard 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 Chester?+
You can track vessels near Port Chester (USUXZ) 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 USUXZ on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port Chester?+
The Port Chester 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.