Port of Los Angeles (US LAX)
UN/LOCODE
US LAX
Harbor size
Large
Channel depth
14 m
Nearest city
Los Angeles
Body of water
North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
USA
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Port information
- Region
- US-CA
- Also known as
- San Pedro; Terminal Island; Wilmington
- Coordinates
- 33.7500, -118.2500 (33°45′N 118°15′W)
Harbor
- Harbor type
- Coastal, breakwater
- Shelter
- Excellent
- Tidal range
- 1.2 m
- Anchorage depth
- 9.4 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 17.1 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 15.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes
Pilotage available: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Quarantine / pratique: Yes
Repairs: Major
Dry dock: Medium
Marine railway (slipway): Medium
Medical facilities: Yes
Nearest airport: Yes
Rail connection: Yes
Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Floating crane
Lifts over 100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Engine supplies
Provisions
Ratings
#88
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #88
303.36
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 303.36
Los Angeles operates as a working harbor in USA, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Large harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Los Angeles. Draft at the approach to Los Angeles is constrained by a 14.0 m channel depth.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Los Angeles located?
- Los Angeles is a seaport in USA.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Los Angeles?
- The UN/LOCODE for Los Angeles is US LAX.
- What is the channel depth at Los Angeles?
- The channel depth at Los Angeles is 14 m.
Nearby ports
- Long Beach USA 6 km
- El Segundo USA 25 km
- Newport Beach USA 36 km
- Avalon USA 45 km
- Port Hueneme USA 98 km
- Ventura USA 112 km
- Carpinteria USA 136 km
- Santa Barbara USA 151 km
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