Port of West Allis

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About Port of West Allis

West Allis is a canal port located in Wisconsin, USA. It is equipped with compulsory pilotage and tug services. The port is listed in the World Port Index.

Background
West Allis is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. A suburb of Milwaukee, it is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The population was 60,325 at the 2020 census, making it the eleventh-most populous city in Wisconsin.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Elevation
179m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
B

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
4860 →
GeoNames ID
5273807 →
Wikidata
Q389483 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.ci.west-allis.wi.us →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USWEQ
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
US-WI
Latitude
43.0167°
Longitude
-88.0000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of West Allis?

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The approach to West Allis is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse at 4.6 NM to the E. Other aids include Milwaukee Breakwater (5.2 NM E), Milwaukee County Lighthouses (6.4 NM ENE), North Point (6.4 NM ENE), Racine County Lighthouses (17.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of West Allis on?

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The Port of West Allis 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 Allis?

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You can track vessels near West Allis (USWEQ) 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 Allis?

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The Port of West Allis is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USWEQ — 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 USWEQ 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 Allis?

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The Port of West Allis operates in the UTC-6 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.