Quick Answer
UNLOCODEUS BRW
CountryUnited States
Water BodyArctic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeOpen Roadstead
0Lat71.2833
Lng-156.7833
Classificationminor_202606
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About This Seaport
In high summer, barges nose up to the beach at Barrow (Utqiagvik), the northernmost community in the United States, because there is no dredged channel or pier here — only an open roadstead about 9 metres deep. Seasonal sealift operators such as Alaska Marine Lines and Lynden run this service from roughly July to September, landing construction materials, vehicles, heavy equipment and bulk supplies once the sea ice retreats. No roads connect the town to the rest of Alaska, so year-round freight relies on air cargo or the hubs at Anchorage and Dutch Harbor. Commercial cargo relevance is limited to this specialised seasonal operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Barrow?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Barrow is US BRW. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Barrow located?▼
The port of Barrow is located in United States (Arctic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Barrow?▼
Barrow is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.
Location & Weather
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71.28333, -156.78333
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