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Port of VIRGINIA BEACH

USVAB🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of VIRGINIA BEACH

Virginia Beach Harbor is a protected harbor established in 1906. Located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, it serves as a significant naval installation and recreational boating center.

Background
Virginia Beach is the most populous city in the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia. The city is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. It is the sixth-most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic, ninth-most populous in the Southeast, and the 42nd-most populous city in the U.S. with a population of 459,470 at the 2020 census. Virginia Beach is a principal city in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, which has more than 1.8 million inhabitants and is the 37th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1906

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
36.8319°
Longitude
-75.9718°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7272267 →
Wikidata
Q49259 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
virginiabeach.gov →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of VIRGINIA BEACH?+
The approach to VIRGINIA BEACH is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Henry Lighthouse Lighthouse at 5.9 NM to the NNW with a nominal range of 17 NM. Other aids include Little Creek East Jetty (11.5 NM WNW), Chesapeake (13.2 NM ENE), Hog Island (15.6 NM W), Portsmouth (15.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of VIRGINIA BEACH?+
The Port of VIRGINIA BEACH 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 of VIRGINIA BEACH?+
You can track vessels near VIRGINIA BEACH (USVAB) 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 USVAB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of VIRGINIA BEACH?+
The Port of VIRGINIA BEACH 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.