USA

Port of Honolulu (US HNL)

USA
Port of Honolulu, USA © Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE US HNL
Coordinates 21.3000, -157.8667 (21°18′N 157°52′W)
Region US-HI
Nearest city Honolulu
Body of water North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 0.6 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 23.2 m
Cargo pier depth 6.4 m
Oil terminal depth 6.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Major
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #221
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 63.56

Honolulu operates as a working harbor in USA, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Honolulu. Draft at the approach to Honolulu is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Honolulu located?
Honolulu is a seaport in USA.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Honolulu?
The UN/LOCODE for Honolulu is US HNL.
What is the channel depth at Honolulu?
The channel depth at Honolulu is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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