Port of APOLLO BEACH

The approach to APOLLO BEACH is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Big Bend East Range Front Lighthouse at 1.7 NM to the NE. Other aids include Big Bend East Range Rear (2.5 NM ENE), Hillsborough Bay Cut C Inbound Range Rear (8.5 NM N), Hillsborough County (Tampa Area) Lighthouses (8.7 NM NW), Tampa Bay Cut K Range Rear (8.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of APOLLO BEACH is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in US. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near APOLLO BEACH (USZAB) 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 USZAB on the live map.

The Port of APOLLO BEACH is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USZAB — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of APOLLO 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.