Port of WEST ALTON

USWA8🇺🇸USA

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About Port of WEST ALTON

West Alton is a port located on the Mississippi River in Missouri, USA. It primarily handles bulk cargo, serving barges and towboats.

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Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
Inland, USA
Latitude
38.8928°
Longitude
-90.2170°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USWA8
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of WEST ALTON?

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The approach to WEST ALTON is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Grafton Lighthouse at 11.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Duck Club Marina (12.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of WEST ALTON on?

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The Port of WEST ALTON 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 WEST ALTON?

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You can track vessels near WEST ALTON (USWA8) 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 WEST ALTON?

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The Port of WEST ALTON is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USWA8 — 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 USWA8 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 WEST ALTON?

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The Port of WEST ALTON 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.